Individual in Custody

June 7, 2024
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

News release

Update

This news release may contain outdated information. Updated information can be found in this news release:

2024-06-07 12:00 EDT
File: 2024-778210

On June 7, 2024, at around 1:00 a.m, the Rankin Inlet RCMP located a deceased individual. The death was suspicious in nature, and the RCMP were able to identify a suspect and began searching for that individual. This lead the RCMP to issue a "shelter in place" alert.

The suspect was located, and additional alert updates were broadcasted. At around 10:30 a.m, arrested without incident. The Nunavut RCMP Major Crimes unit is taking over the investigation.

The RCMP are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with information should contact the Rankin Inlet RCMP at 867-645-0123.

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Contact information

For more information, contact:
Cpl. George Henrie
RCMP "V" Division Media
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Phone: (867) 975-4404
Email: VDIV_MEDIA@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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