Published 3:44 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2026 By William Koblensky Varela Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Service One man is dead and another has been medevaced to Ottawa following an Oct. 6 fight in Iqaluit’s 300 block neighbourhood, according to the RCMP. Both men were transported to Qikiqtani General Hospital following the altercation, which occurred around 9:55 p.m that day. “Despite life-saving measures, one male succumbed to his injuries,” RCMP Sgt. George Henrie said. Robert Kipanik, 38, passed away from injuries sustained in the incident. Police are now investigating the case as a possible murder, and the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit has taken the lead. Anyone who has information about the incident is being encouraged by police to contact Iqaluit RCMP at 867-975-0123 or by email at VDIV_MCU@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Iqaluit RCMP investigating possible homicide
