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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.
Update: On October 16, 2026, the Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU) arrested an Iqaluit man in connection to the death of Robert Kipanik (age 38).
Police have charged Qaqasie Aningmiuq, 21, with:
- Second Degree Murder, Section 235(1) C.C
Aningmiuq was remanded into custody, and his next court appearance is scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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.