Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Date: 2024-10-15
File: 2024-1516846
Pangnirtung RCMP investigating an attempt murder that sent victim to Ottawa for medical treatment.
On October 14, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m, the Pangnirtung RCMP responded to a complaint that a male was being treated at the local health center with serious injuries sustained during a weapon attack. Upon arriving to the health center, local RCMP members began applying first aid to the male victim and continued to provide aid until health professionals arrived.
The victim, a 23-year-old male, sustained multiple laceration on his body and was being treated by local health center staff. Upon further investigation, the Pangnirtung RCMP learned that the incident occurred outside by the 700 block. A suspect was later identified and taken into custody without incident.
The Pangnirtung has charged, 23-year old male, Gregory Atagoyuk with:
- One count of Attempt Murder, Section 239(1)(b) C.C
- Carry a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, Section 88 C.C
"The Pangnirtung RCMP would like to thank local residence for their co-operation, and encourage any witnesses who may have photographs or videos of the incident, to contact the local police station at 867-473-0123", said acting detachment commander Cst. Adam O'Reilly.