Who is Dane Nisbet? 20-year-old former junior hockey player killed in Lambton College triple shooting

Dane Nisbet, a 20-year-old former junior hockey player, has been identified as the victim of a deadly triple shooting at a campus bar in Sarnia, according to multiple media reports. The tragic incident occurred early Friday morning at the Lions Den pub located on the campus of Lambton College. According to police, officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 1 AM and found three individuals suffering from injuries.

Nisbet was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The two other victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that all three individuals were known to each other, though further details have not been released.

Nisbet had previously played junior hockey for the Mooretown Flags and the North Middlesex Stars in the Provincial Junior Hockey League. His death has deeply impacted the local community and hockey circles, with many remembering him as a talented player and teammate.



According to John Baker, general manager of the Mooretown Flags, Nisbet had enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and was awaiting deployment, reported by The Sarina Observer. During that waiting period, he joined the North Middlesex Stars for the most recent season after spending parts of the previous three seasons playing in Mooretown.

"In order to prevent any misinformation or speculation, no information has been received that this incident targeted Lambton College or the general crowd in attendance," police said in an update, as quoted by Kitchner City News, later Friday. "There is also no information to support any speculation of political motivation in any form."

Lambton College issued a statement describing the incident as a 'profound tragedy' following the deadly violence. The institution confirmed that the shooting occurred during a Student Administrative Council event held at the campus pub on its Sarnia main campus.


Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities extended condolences in response to the tragic incident.

"My thoughts are with the loved ones, the victims, the injured individuals, the entire campus community during this tragic time. Mental health supports are available for anyone who may need them," said Nolan Quinn as quoted by CTV News.