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Hunting Tragedy: Shooter Sentenced After Jock Davies' Death

3/4/2026

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Jock Davies, 21, died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island last year.
Jock's mother, Sarah Davies, described the grief caused by Paul Stevens' failure to identify his target.
Stevens received a 10-month sentence, reduced to five months of home detention, and was ordered to pay $20,000.
Jock's brother, Tom, described the emotional toll as a living nightmare.
Judge Williams highlighted firearm safety and said Stevens's actions had catastrophic consequences.

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Story summary

Jock Davies, 21, died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island last year.
Jock's mother, Sarah Davies, described the grief caused by Paul Stevens' failure to identify his target.
Stevens received a 10-month sentence, reduced to five months of home detention, and was ordered to pay $20,000.
Jock's brother, Tom, described the emotional toll as a living nightmare.
Judge Williams highlighted firearm safety and said Stevens's actions had catastrophic consequences.