Ottawa and communities across Ontario are on high alert as law enforcement more than doubles the incentive to locate the prime suspect in the deadly April shooting at Lambton College in Sarnia — with the reward for tips now sitting at $50,000.
The incident took place on April 10 at Lambton College, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Authorities have identified Kyaw 'Chin' Doe as the primary suspect and are actively appealing to anyone across the province who may have information on his current whereabouts.
Reward Now at $50,000
With weeks passing since the shooting and Doe still at large, law enforcement has doubled the reward to $50,000 in hopes the increased amount will encourage witnesses or anyone with knowledge of his location to come forward.
A second suspect is also connected to the case, but Doe remains the central focus of the ongoing search.
Campus Safety Conversations Across Ontario
The shooting has reignited conversations about safety at post-secondary campuses across the province. Ontario institutions — including Ottawa's own Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, and La Cité — have in recent years strengthened emergency response protocols and invested in campus security infrastructure.
Incidents like this one, though rare, send ripples through the broader post-secondary community and serve as a reminder of the importance of coordinated safety planning at colleges and universities everywhere.
How to Submit Tips
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kyaw 'Chin' Doe is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers immediately. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and anyone whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for the full $50,000 reward.
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- Online: www.p3tips.com
Authorities stress that no tip is too small — even details that may seem minor could be the key to breaking the case.
A Community Still Seeking Answers
The Lambton College shooting has left a community in grief, and the continued search for the suspect has prolonged the uncertainty for students, staff, and families connected to the college. One family is still waiting for justice for a loved one lost on April 10.
If you or someone you know has any information related to this case, police are asking you to reach out. The $50,000 reward is on the table — and so is the opportunity to help bring closure to a tragedy that has shaken campuses across Ontario.
Source: Global News Ottawa
