Youth charged with first-degree murder after Chesterfield Inlet shooting
Nunavut RCMP say a youth has been charged with first-degree murder after an adult man was found with a gunshot wound at a Chesterfield Inlet residence early Oct. 9 and later died. The charge has not been tested in court. Source↗
What happened
Chesterfield Inlet RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence at about 1 a.m. on Oct. 9. Police say they found an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the local health centre and pronounced dead. Source↗
Nunavut RCMP’s Major Crime Unit charged a youth with first-degree murder the same day. Police say the youth has been remanded in custody. Source↗
Why it matters
The case concerns a death in Chesterfield Inlet and will now proceed through the youth justice system. The RCMP have not released further details because the case is before the courts. Source↗
What happens next
The youth is scheduled to appear in the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit on Nov. 16, 2026. The allegation remains unproven unless or until it is established in court. Source↗
Important details
The accused is not identified. Federal youth justice law generally prohibits publishing information that could identify a young person dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Source↗
Police have identified neither the deceased man nor the residence involved. The RCMP said it will not provide further details while the matter is before the courts. Source↗
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