Iqaluit police were called to a residence at the arctic college units on February 6th.

Police arrived to find a 43-year-old woman deceased in a unit. Police said the circumstances of the death appeared to be suspicious in nature.

The investigation lead to the arrest of 52-year-old William Autut of Iqaluit. Autut has been charged with second-degree murder and fail to comply with a probation order. He is scheduled court appearance is March 3, 2020.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police at 867-979-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.