Police say that the only suspect in the homicide of a three-month-old baby was found dead in a Silver Heights home.

A three-month-old baby was found by Winnipeg Police Service officers and brought to the hospital in critical condition on July 28. Authorities say the infant was "severely injured" and died in the hospital.

Police say that on July 31, authorities discovered the only suspect they have in the case dead in a Silver Heights neighbourhood residence. They do not suspect foul play.

Authorizes say the Winnipeg Police Child Abuse Unit conducted the investigation.