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Suspect nabbed for shooting Jeanne Gagnon Northern News Services Published Monday, March 26, 2012
David Lyta, 22, made a very brief court appearance in Iqaluit at the Nunavut Court of Justice on March 23, facing two charges of recklessly discharging a firearm. The matter was adjourned to March 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of the defence counsel, which asked for more time. Lyta remains in custody. Police said four bullets entered one officer's home while five entered the other at about 2:40 a.m. on March 18. The corporal, posted for two years in Kimmirut, was at home with his wife and their son, an older male. The other officer, a constable, posted for the past year, was with his wife and young child, said RCMP Supt. Hilton Smee. He added both officers were able to transport their families to a safe location after learning from a member of the public the identity and whereabouts of the suspected gunman. The V division emergency response team, along with crisis negotiators, travelled to Kimmirut, said Smee. He added the suspect surrendered to police following negotiations and he was arrested without incident by members of the emergency response team. He said police located a .22 calibre rifle but could not confirm whether the weapon is involved in the incident. "It is important for us to note, this deliberate targeting of our members, the shooting at their residences and ultimately risking the safety of others residents, is deeply disturbing," said Smee. Some relief officers were sent to the community and will remain until the two regular officers and their families are deemed fit to return to that community, he said, adding police are considering posting an Inuk member to Kimmirut to connect with the community. Smee could not provide a motive as the investigation continues. RCMP Const. Doug Scott was shot and murdered in Kimmirut in 2007.
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