Rankin Inlet RCMP arrest and charge man following reported firearm incident

May 1, 2026 - Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
From: Nunavut RCMP

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File: 2026-563837

Rankin Inlet RCMP have charged a man in connection with a reported firearm incident in a residence at Tuungaaq Street. 

On April 29, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m, police responded to a report that a male had entered a residence, threatened the occupants and discharged a firearm. There were no reported injuries. 

Police located the suspect and arrested him without incident. The Rankin Inlet RCMP have charged Jamesie Alariaq (age 43) with: 

• Break and enter a dwelling house, Section 348(1)(b) C.C
• Using a firearm in commission of offence, Section 85(1)(a) C.C
• Carry a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, Section 88(1) C.C
• Two counts of Pointing a Firearm, Section 87(1) C.C
• Two counts of Uttering Threats to cause death, Section 264.1(1)(a) C.C
• Discharging Firearm, Section 244.2(3) C.C
• Two counts of Unsafe Storage of a Firearm, Section 86(2) C.C

Alariaq was remanded into custody, and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 19, 2026, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. 

“We would like to thank the public for their cooperation; this allowed us to resolve the incident safely and peacefully” said Cpl. James Johnston of the Rankin Inlet RCMP Detachment. 

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