Merritt RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death on May 9th at a home in the 2200-block of Blair Street.
Police arrived to find the deceased and a 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. Police will not be releasing the identity of the deceased at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Southeast District Major Crime tip-line at 1-877-987-8477.