Person charged with murder in deadly 2023 shooting in Penetanguishene

A 32-year-old from Penetanguishene has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 30-year-old who was gunned down in a parking lot in the North Simcoe town two years ago.

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Ontario Provincial Police said Jesse Deschamps was fatally shot on July 27, 2023, in the rear parking lot of the Village Square Mall shopping centre on Poyntz St.

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Jesse Daniel Deschamps, 30, left behind his fiancé and four young kids when he was gunned down in Penetanguishene, Ont., on July 27, 2023. Photo by Jesse Deschamps /Facebook

According to a GoFundMe set up to provide financial help to the Penetanguishene man’s family in the wake of his slaying, Deschamps left behind a fiancee and four children.

“Jesse was the main source of income supporting his soon-to-be wife and young kids – ages 12, 7, 5 and 2,” the GoFundMe read. “Jesse will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.”

OPP did not name the person charged with murder, mischief over $5,000 and obstruct peace officer. The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at crimestopperssdm.com.