A tragic incident at Lambton College’s campus bar in Sarnia, Ontario, has resulted in the death of a young man identified as Dane Nisbet. The 20-year-old victim, with connections to the local hockey community, was a former student at the college. Additionally, two other males were injured in the shooting, and they were acquainted with Nisbet. Police have refrained from commenting on any potential links between the victims and suspects. No arrests have been made, and law enforcement has not recovered the weapon involved.
The shooting took place shortly before 1 a.m. during a student administrative council event at the Lions Den Pub and Grill on the college campus. Dane Nisbet, who had played for the Jr. C Mooretown Flags, was described by the club’s general manager as a well-liked individual. The police are treating the incident as an ongoing homicide investigation and have stated that there is no indication of Lambton College or the general crowd being targeted.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage related to the shooting to come forward. In response to the tragedy, Lambton College has closed its campus for the day, canceling all classes and activities. The institution expressed deep condolences to the victim’s family and friends, emphasizing the importance of safety for students, staff, and visitors. Ontario’s minister of colleges, universities, research excellence, and security condemned the violence and commended the college for its prompt cooperation with law enforcement to ensure campus safety.