On December 22, 2018 the Iqaluit RCMP received a call of a male brandishing knives in a residence. The family evacuated the home and the male took up arms. The 25 year old male opened fire on police and vehicles passing by. The RCMP Critical Incident team was called and neighboring houses were evacuated. The active shooter damaged police and public property during the three hour stand-off in the 500 block in Iqaluit.

The 25 year old male is now in custody and will face numerous firearm charges.

The RCMP would like to thank the Iqaluit Municipal Enforcement Officers, The Department of Emergency and Protective Services (EHS) and Victim Services for their assistance.

Alcohol was a contributing factor in this event. The RCMP would like to remind the public that alcohol and firearms don't mix! Please safely secure your firearms. Pick up your free trigger lock at any Nunavut RCMP detachment. This event was preventable.