Homicide Investigation Launched After Death of Iqaluit Man

Community Safety Alert – Nunavut RCMP Investigating Homicide

The Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit is conducting a homicide investigation into the death of Mosesie “Levi” Pishuktie, a 35-year-old man who was critically injured in Iqaluit in August 2025 and later died from those injuries in August 2026.

The incident began in the early morning of August 16, 2025, when Iqaluit RCMP responded to a request from local emergency medical services at a residence on Tasilik Street. Pishuktie was found with serious injuries, received emergency treatment, and was transported first to Qikiqtani General Hospital and then by medical evacuation to Ottawa, Ontario. On August 25, 2026, he died as a result of those injuries, and his death is now being treated as a homicide.

Official Details from Nunavut RCMP

According to the official release (File 2025-1194908), the sequence of events is as follows:

• On August 16, 2025, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Iqaluit EMS requested police assistance at a residence on Tasilik Street in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
• Iqaluit RCMP officers arrived to find emergency medical personnel actively treating Mosesie “Levi” Pishuktie (35) for serious, life-threatening injuries.
• Pishuktie was transported to Qikiqtani General Hospital for urgent medical care.
• Due to the severity of his condition, he was subsequently medevaced to Ottawa, Ontario for further treatment.
• On August 25, 2026, Pishuktie died from the injuries he sustained in the August 16, 2025 incident.
• The Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit has assumed responsibility for the file and is officially investigating the death as a homicide.

Request for Information – How the Public Can Help

The RCMP is requesting assistance from anyone who may have information related to this incident, the events on Tasilik Street in the early hours of August 16, 2025, or the circumstances leading up to the injuries suffered by Mosesie “Levi” Pishuktie.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, please contact:

• Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit: 867-975-4437
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

CrimeCanada.ca strongly encourages residents, neighbours, and anyone who was in or around Tasilik Street at the time of the incident to come forward. Even details that seem minor—such as unusual activity, sounds, or vehicles in the area—may be important to the investigation.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, our mission is to support safer communities across Nunavut by making official police information accessible and understandable. Homicide investigations such as this one in Iqaluit are particularly significant because they affect the sense of safety and trust within the community and often rely heavily on public cooperation to move forward. For residents looking to understand broader trends and context, current crime statistics in Nunavut can help frame how serious violent incidents fit within the territory’s overall safety picture.

In serious violent cases, community members can improve safety by promptly reporting disturbances, suspected assaults, or sounds of conflict—especially during late-night and early-morning hours when fewer people are outside. If you ever witness a violent incident or find someone seriously injured, call emergency services immediately and provide as much detail as possible about the location, people involved, and any vehicles or witnesses. Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) is an important tool for those who may feel unsafe speaking directly with police but still want to help protect their community.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nunavut community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.