The RCMP have arrested an Iqaluit man and charged him with second degree murder following a fatal altercation in Nunavut. Qaqasie Aningmiuq, 21, faces the charge in connection with the death of 38-year-old Robert Kipanik, according to a Saturday social media post from the RCMP.
What happened on Oct. 6?
Around 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 6, the RCMP responded to an altercation in Iqaluit. Kipanik and another person were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In an Oct. 14 release, the RCMP said Kipanik succumbed to his injuries. The other wounded person was medivaced to Ontario, and police said he appears to be in stable condition.
When will the accused appear in court?
Aningmiuq is scheduled to appear in court in Iqaluit on Nov. 17. The RCMP announced the charge in a social media post on Saturday, Oct. 17, the same day the case was publicly confirmed.
What do we know about the investigation?
The RCMP have not released further details about the circumstances of the altercation or what led to the charge. The brief does not indicate whether Aningmiuq has entered a plea or retained counsel.
- The RCMP responded to an altercation in Iqaluit at about 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 6.
- Kipanik, 38, and another person were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- Kipanik died on Oct. 14; the other person was medivaced to Ontario and is reported to be in stable condition.
- Aningmiuq, 21, was charged with second degree murder and is due in court on Nov. 17.
FAQ
Who was the victim in this case?
The victim was 38-year-old Robert Kipanik, who died on Oct. 14 from injuries sustained during an altercation in Iqaluit on Oct. 6.
What happened to the second person involved?
The other person injured during the incident was medivaced to Ontario and appears to be in stable condition, according to the RCMP.
