A 16-year-old was found dead last night in the community of Puvirnituq in Northern Quebec.

A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the homicide.

The body of the victim was found inside a home. Police say there was a conflict resulting in the boy's death.

The SQ is handling the investigation, and officers were dispatched to the scene.


Puvirnituq is a northern village on the coast of Hudson Bay.