SARNIA ONTARIO, a fatal shooting at a student event on the Lambton College campus has left one man dead and two others injured, prompting an ongoing homicide investigation.
Sarnia police say officers were dispatched just before 1:00 a.m. Friday to the college’s campus bar, known as the Lions Den, following reports of gunfire during a student-run event.
Upon arrival, officers located three individuals suffering from injuries, including one person in life-threatening condition.
The critically injured victim, identified as 20-year-old Dane Nisbet of Sarnia, was transported to Bluewater Health, where he later died from his injuries.
Nisbet was known in the local hockey community, having previously played for the Mooretown Flags and the North Middlesex Stars in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJCHL).
The two additional victims sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening and were treated at a local hospital.
Police confirmed that no arrests have been made, and investigators are searching for multiple suspects believed to be involved in the shooting.
Authorities have not yet determined whether the victims were students at Lambton College.
The incident is being treated as a homicide, and officers are expected to maintain a presence at the scene as the investigation continues.
The Sarnia Police Service said the college does not appear to have been specifically targeted.
In response, Lambton College issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident and extending condolences to the victim’s family and others affected.
As a precaution, the Sarnia campus was closed for Friday, April 10, including all classes and related facilities, while counseling and wellness support services were made available to students and staff.
Authorities continue to work with campus officials and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
