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Local news says a new Marine in Iraq Arrested for killing his child SonFresno, CA. November 20, 2006. That's the fun of opening in the local news on my ABC affiliate, KFSN TV in Fresno, California, tonight. And the lead story on all local channels. A scary story and very sad indeed. A three-month-old, Roman, died this evening and his father is in jail after being arrested for Fresno, California, police said today. Roberto Quiroz, 20, was returning from his first tour in Iraq to request and receive custody of her young son a few months ago. After being accused of killing his son, was arrested at his apartment in northwest Fresno today. A neighbor ran home after seeing the police enter the area to make the arrest. The Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer stated that there was no altercation during the arrest. Bail was set at one million dollars. On Sunday, Quiroz called authorities after they said the baby had stopped breathing. The child was pronounced dead that night in a local hospital. Suffered from massive blunt force trauma to the head, according to local researchers. Quiroz was awarded custody after his wife suffered pregnancy complications and died in August. His wife and high school sweetheart, died of a brain aneurysm a few hours after giving birth to her son, Roman. The couple also had a 18-month daughter, Kylie. She was placed in child protective services after his father was arrested today. Police say it appears that Kylie was not harmed by his father. In September, Quiroz said he was overwhelmed with grief, both for his late wife and learning how to be a single parent with two children, especially her baby. Several weeks ago, Roberto Quiroz was placed under investigation for allegedly abusing his newborn son had suffered a broken arm. Doctors notified authorities after treating Roman baby in October. Child Protective Services took the child into custody, but released him back to Quiroz three days later even though he was still under investigation for possible child abuse. child welfare staff refused to comment on the case, but acknowledged they will do an internal investigation to determine why the child was released to his father. Marine Corps U.S. has refused to give Quiroz range and unity. He grew up in Caruthers. There is no indication one way or other help if Quiroz had received from the Marine Corps or other organizations related to military or non military to adapt to become a single parent with two small children immediately after the premature death of his wife. Tonight a child has died, possibly murdered by her father and a 18-month toddler confronts his father being in jail for allegedly killing her baby brother. Additional resources abc30.com kmph.com fresnobee.com mercurynews.com