An 18 year-old Kamloops man is being held after his father was found dying at their house, police said Monday.

Collingwood Drive, Kamloops, BCCollingwood Drive, Kamloops, B.C.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said police were called to a home on Collingwood Drive at around 4:30 p.m. PT.

As they arrived, an 18 year-old was attempting to flee on foot.

Police detained him and when they entered the house, they discovered his 63-year-old father in poor condition. The father was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Police have not released the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing and the 18-year-old has not yet been charged.

Kamloops is approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Vancouver.