Lambton College Shooting: Sarnia Mourns Dane Nisbet

Sarnia community mourns Lambton College shooting victim Dane Nisbet Sarnia residents gathered in large numbers to pay their respects to Dane Nisbet, the 20-year-old man who was fatally shot at Lambton College’s campus bar in the early morning hours of April 10, 2026. The community’s response has been described as overwhelming, with mourners filling vigils and memorial services to honor the young man remembered for his passion for hockey and his ties to local junior teams. According to Sarnia police, Nisbet was pronounced dead in hospital after gunfire was reported just before 1 a.m. On the patio outside the Lion’s Den pub at Lambton College. Two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and received medical treatment. Nisbet’s involvement in the local hockey community was frequently referenced in tributes. He played for the Sarnia Legionnaires, Mooretown Flags, and North Middlesex Stars junior hockey teams. The North Middlesex Stars issued a statement describing him as “a tough and talented player whose passion for the game touched everyone lucky enough to know him.” John Baker, general manager of the Mooretown Flags junior C hockey team, expressed the difficulty of processing the loss, stating he could not “wrap my head around it.” Baker noted that Nisbet had enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and was awaiting deployment, which led him to join the North Middlesex Stars for the past season after playing parts of the previous three seasons with Mooretown. Deputy Police Chief Michael Van Sickle extended condolences to Nisbet’s family during a news conference, calling the shooting “a senseless and unnecessary tragedy that will impact so many people.” Police confirmed that suspects remain at large and no weapon has been recovered as of their latest updates. The Lambton College campus was closed following the shooting, and authorities continue to investigate the incident. Nisbet’s funeral service was held in Sarnia, where community members described the atmosphere as profoundly difficult but united in grief and support for the bereaved family.