Update: Homicide determined to be a targeted shooting in Lambton County

Lambton OPP officials allege: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has established a new tip line and a special email address to encourage the public to come forward with information that can assist the investigation into the homicide death of a 45-year-old Sarnia man last week.

On April 14, 2022, Lambton OPP responded to a report of a deceased person at 4749 Marthaville Road in the Marthaville Habitat Management Areaa.

Investigators have determined Andrew Chute was shot in a targeted incident.

Investigators wish to speak with anyone who may have been in the area of Marthaville Road near Lasalle Line, or Churchill Line, between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. on April 14, 2022.

Investigators are also interested in obtaining any dash-camera footage that you may have of the area on the date and time in question.

If you have information on this event, contact the dedicated OPP Tip Line at 1-844-677-9408 or you can email your Tips to OPP.CHUTE.Homicide@opp.ca.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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