An Ontario family is calling for changes to the criminal justice system to keep repeat offenders behind bars after one of its members was allegedly shot and injured by a 12-year-old boy who was out on bail.

York Region police say the youth was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder, among other offences, in a shooting outside a home in Markham, Ont., on Aug. 14.

Police have said the suspect was out on bail for unrelated violent offences at the time of the incident, and they confirmed he was released on bail again Wednesday after appearing in court for charges related to the shooting.

Junaid Razvi says his nephew, who is in his early 30s, was shot in the leg and is expected to make a full recovery, but he’s still dealing with the psychological effects of the incident.

Razvi

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