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The RCMP in Iqaluit, Nunavut, are investigating a homicide after a violent altercation left one man dead and another seriously injured.

Police said officers responded to an incident in the 300 block of Iqaluit Lane, at approximately 9:55 p.m. on October 6, 2026. Two individuals were taken to Qikiqtani General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Despite efforts to save him, one of the men died from his injuries. The second individual was airlifted to Ottawa, Ont., for further medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Robert Kipanik. The Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation and is treating his death as a homicide.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Major Crime Unit at 867-975-0123 or by email at VDIV_MCU@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.