Canada: Indian-origin student stabbed to death by housemate in Ontario

The Indian national was identified as 22-year-old Gurasis Singh.

He was an International student studying business at Lambton College in Sarnia. 

The accused, who was identified as 36-year-old Crossley Hunter, stabbed the Indian-origin student multiple times which led to his death on Sunday.

"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," police said in a statement.

police chief Derek Davis said in a statement: "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," he said.

Condoling the death of Singh, Lambton College said: "Lambton College has been in touch with the student’s family, and are working with them on funeral arrangements and repatriation."

Expressing sadness over the loss of lives in the stabbing attack, the Indian Consulate in Toronto said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian national Shri Gurasis Singh in Sarnia, ON, due to stabbing. A suspect has been arrested. We will remain in close contact with the authorities and provide all required assistance to the bereaved family."