BREAKING NEWS: Tragedy on campus: Lambton College closes after fatal shooting

Lambton College has closed its Sarnia campus today following a serious incident early Friday morning.

According to Sarnia Police Emergency services were called to the main campus just before 1 a.m. after reports of gunfire during a Student Administrative Council event. Police say three people were found injured when officers arrived.

A 20-year-old man from Sarnia was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later passed away. Two others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Sarnia Police have now classified the case as a homicide investigation. Officers remain on scene and say no arrests have been made at this time.

As a result, Lambton College has cancelled all classes and on-campus activities for Friday, April 10th. The closure includes the Main Campus, Fire School, Skilled Trades Training Centre, EarlyON Child and Family Centre, and Community Employment Services. The Ottawa campus is not affected.

College officials say the safety of students, staff, and visitors is their top priority. They are working closely with police as the investigation continues.

Support services are available for students through the college’s counselling resources. More information is expected to be shared as it becomes available.

A Statement from Lambton College:

“Lambton College is deeply saddened to share that an individual has died following a shooting early this morning during a Student Administrative Council event on the Sarnia Main Campus. Two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

This loss is a profound tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences to the individual’s family, loved ones and friends and to everyone affected by this staggering loss. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this senseless act of violence.

The Sarnia campus remains closed today, Friday, April 10. This closure is inclusive of all classes and services at the Main Campus, Fire School, Skilled Trades Training Centre, EarlyON Child & Family Centre, and Community Employment Services. The Ottawa Campus is not impacted. We ask our community to please avoid campus.

Support is being provided to members of the Lambton College community through Counselling & Wellness and the Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We continue to work closely with Sarnia Police Service as they investigate. We thank Sarnia Police Service and emergency services for their response. We also thank our Sarnia-Lambton community for their support at this difficult time. We ask that the privacy of our community members and their loved ones be respected.”