NUNAVIK | A young 24-year-old mother was reportedly stabbed to death by her partner in northern Quebec on Monday, becoming the seventh victim Murder since the beginning of the year in Nunavik.
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“For a population that is not that large, [il y a] There is a lot of violence here,” noted Patrice Abel, head of criminal investigations for the Nunavik Police Department. Unfortunately, [il y a] There are many cases of domestic violence in which it escalates. »
“A case like this has an impact on the community,” he continues, referring to the murder of Katsuak Iyaituk that occurred Monday in the small northern Nunavik village of Ivujivik, home to about 350 residents.
Katsuak Iyaituk Photo from Katsuak Iyaituk’s Facebook
According to our information, the 24-year-old young woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner Adamie Paningayak in her family’s apartment this morning.
In front of a witness
At the time of the tragedy, two children aged 3 and 6 were found at the scene of the accident. A 14-year-old girl also reportedly witnessed the scene.
“The patrol officers were called there. At the scene, a seriously injured woman was found outside,” confirms Nancy Fournier, sergeant of the Sûreté du Québec, who quickly took over the investigation.
The victim was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The 24-year-old suspect was found in the house. The latter was seriously injured. According to initial findings, he apparently inflicted his injuries on himself.
drugs and alcohol
Authorities also feared for his life before his condition stabilized. He was then transferred to the Akulivik Service Center, where he appeared via videoconference at the Amos Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon.
He was subsequently charged with premeditated murder.
There have been three domestic violence-related murders in Nunavik since last January, two women and one man.
“What is causing this violence here in Nunavik? We are faced with drug and alcohol use,” explains Mr. Abel.
It would also be the sixth femicide in the province this year.
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