Members of the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate this stabbing and have determined that during the early morning hours, two residents of a rooming house at 194 Queen Street in Sarnia were involved in a physical altercation while in the kitchen. During the altercation, one resident accessed a knife and stabbed the other multiple times, killing him.
The crime scene will be held for an extended period of time while investigators execute a search warrant and process the scene. Police are asking for the public to please respect and stay away from the crime scene.
This identity of the victim is not being released pending location and notification of next of kin.
a 36 year old of Sarnia has been charged with second degree murder and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in London by way of video later this afternoon.
Original Release:
https://www.sarniapolice.ca/news/412/early-morning-stabbing-leaves-one-man-dead-and-a-suspect-in-custody/
On Sunday December 1, 2024 at 4:59 AM, police responded to a 911 call at residence on Queen Street south of Talfourd Street in Sarnia for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police located a deceased adult male and took a second individual into custody. Names are being withheld pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Police are actively investigating this incident and will provide further information when available.
Police are not seeking any other suspects and there is no public safety concerns. Police are expected to be on scene for an extended period of time. Queen Street is now open to traffic.