A man is in custody after a woman was found dead in a Coquitlam home Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred in the 2900 block of Panorama Drive. According to investigators, B.C. Ambulance and Coquitlam Fire Department were called to the home at around 3 p.m. for a person in medical distress. When first responders arrived they found the deceased woman.

An adult male is currently in custody and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is continuing to investigate.

"We are working with the Coquitlam RCMP to determine what occurred at the residence and if the male in custody played any part in this homicide," said Sgt. Adam MacIntosh of IHIT in a release.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to call 1-877-551-4448 or email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.