Members of the Sarnia Police Services Forensic Identification Services (FIS) have processed the crime scene which has now been released from police control.
A post mortem examination has been completed and the deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Gurasis SINGH, a citizen of India who was an International student studying business at Lambton College in Sarnia.
The accused in this matter appeared by video before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. His next appearance will be by video on Friday December 6, 2024.
The accused and the victim were known to each other in that they shared space in the same rooming house.
"Despite an arrest having been made, this complex investigation is ongoing. The Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division continues to gather all available evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this criminal act and what, if any, motive may have existed that led to the murder of this young man. At this time, we do not believe this crime to be racially motivated. The SPS, in partnership and coordination with Lambton College, will continue our efforts to support Gurasis' family and friends as they seek to navigate these tragic circumstances." - Chief Derek Davis
Statement received from Lambton College
"Students are at the heart of Lambton College, and the loss of a student is a tragedy of the highest magnitude. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone impacted by this devastating loss.
Lambton College has been in touch with the student’s family, and are working with them on funeral arrangements and repatriation.
Support is being provided to members of the Lambton College community through the Counselling & Wellness Centre, Centre for Global Engagement, Lion’s Mind Peer Wellness Collective, and the Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
We thank our Sarnia-Lambton community for its ongoing support, and ask that the privacy of the victim's family, friends and classmates be respected during this difficult time".