Houston, B.C.- It has been nearly a year since a Washington  state man  died in a shooting incident  about 112 km south of Houston.  Crown Counsel has  concluded  there will be no charges in  relation to this death.

On May 26, 2014 Houston RCMP were advised of a shooting incident in the Tahtsa Reach Forest Service area.  When police arrived on scene, they  discovered 59 year old Jeffrey Cooper of Washington, dead at the scene.

Cooper had been  Grizzly bear hunting in the area  at the time.

A complete investigation was conducted, and a report forwarded to Provincial crown Counsel.

After a lengthy and careful review of the evidence gathered, Crown Counsel has concluded that no charges will be approved in relation to this tragic accident.