Montreal police say a 62-year-old man is dead following an altercation between two brothers.

A call to 911 late Thursday led them to an apartment in Montreal North. Police arrived at the scene to find a 62-year-old man unconscious and suffering from a head wound.

Police believe the suspect, a 64-year-old Robert Dubuc, used repeated physical force to injure his brother Richard.

Robert was arrested at the scene.

The victim was transported to hospital where he later died.

This is the 16th person killed this year on the island of Montreal.