The victim of a fatal stabbing in Kitchener early Sunday morning was a student at the University of Waterloo and played for the Warriors football team.

UW president Feridun Hamdullahpur issued a statement to the university community Monday after Lam Diing of Kitchener, an arts student at the school, was killed.

"Lam's passing will be felt by our entire campus community and most directly by the members of our football program," Hamdullahpur said, noting counselling is available.

"Our hearts go out to Lam's family. The university will provide any and all assistance it can to them in their time of grief."

We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own, Lam Diing. <br><br>May you Rest in Peace Lam. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForeverAWarrior?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForeverAWarrior</a> 🖤💛🏈 <br><br>Official Statement: <a href="https://t.co/2CCs7iSwzW">https://t.co/2CCs7iSwzW</a> <a href="https://t.co/2zgzP6n3QZ">pic.twitter.com/2zgzP6n3QZ</a> —@WlooWarriors

Targeted attack

Police were called to a home on Kenora Drive, in the Ottawa St. N. and River Rd. E. area, just after midnight Sunday after reports of an "altercation" outside a home.

They found a man with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Another 22-year-old man has been arrested.

According to police, the two men were known to each other and the killing was "a targeted attack."

The major crime unit is investigating.

'Tremendous student athlete'

Roly Webster, director of athletics and recreation at UW said Lam had a close connection with his fellow student-athletes and coaches and that is "why this is devastating to so many of us."

"We will now need to draw on the collective strength of the Warrior family to support each other as we grieve this loss," he said.

Warriors football head coach Chris Bertoia expressed sympathy for Lam's family and said he "will be forever missed on and off the field."

"Lam was a tremendous student athlete who made those around him better with his work ethic and glowing smile," Bertoia said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Lam's family pay for his funeral.

UW students who need support can contact the following resources: