Two Kinngait males charged with attempted murder

October 9, 2021
Kinngait, Nunavut

News release

Kinngait, NU – October 7, 2021

On October 7, 2021 at approximately 0010 hrs Kinngait RCMP were alerted to a female that was seriously injured outside the RCMP Detachment. The victim was transported by medivac to Iqaluit to the Qikiqtani General Hospital to receive medical care for her injuries.

30 year old Archie Toonoo and 23 year old Laimiki Toonoo have been arrested and charged with attempted murder – Section 239(1) (b) of the Criminal Code.

They have both been remanded into custody awaiting their next court date of November 2, 2021 in Iqaluit.

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Contact information

For more information, contact:
RCMP "V" Division Media
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Media Cell: (867) 222-3977
Email: VDIV_MEDIA@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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