Perry County Man Facing Charges in Shaken Baby Case

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after police say he shook a 3-month-old baby. State police say 37-year-old Eriezer Melendez claims he fell asleep while holding the infant in Perry County. He claimed the baby slipped off his lap, and when attempting to wake her, he shook the child once. The baby suffered severe injuries, and doctors have classified the incident as a near-fatality. Melendez is now facing charges including aggravated assault.