On June 15, 2024 Fort Good Hope RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community. The victim was taken to hospital with grievous injuries and later transported out of the community via medivac. The suspect was located and arrested by responding officers without incident. He was initially lodged in RCMP cells however an evacuation order was issued for the community shortly after.
Given the circumstances he was released from custody on an Undertaking to appear in court at a later date to answer to a charge of Aggravated Assault.
On June 28, 2024, the victim died as a result of his injuries. The Major Crimes Unit was engaged to investigate along with the Office of the Chief Coroner.
On July 22, 2024, 53-year-old Floyd Kakfwi of Fort Good Hope was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code
He appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody, next appearing in Court on July 24.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Fort Good Hope RCMP at 598-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.