A tragic shooting in Saint-Vallier, in Quebec’s Bellechasse region, has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl and left her 15-year-old brother seriously injured.

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) responded to a residence on Chemin de Valléville at approximately 4 p.m. on Nov, 23rd, 2025 after receiving reports of two injured people. The girl was found unconscious with life-threatening injuries and later died in hospital. Her brother also suffered serious injuries, but his life is not believed to be in danger.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police and forensic identification technicians remain involved in the investigation, and authorities say it is too early to draw conclusions about what happened.

According to local reports, the siblings may have been home alone when the shooting occurred. However, the exact circumstances remain unclear as the investigation continues.