An active-duty Marine was arrested and charged with the death of his 4-month-old baby in Jacksonville, North Carolina, police said Friday.
The baby was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics with the Onslow County Emergency Medical Services, the statement said.
The Jacksonville Police Department conducted an investigation into the death of the infant and then arrested McGill, according to the statement.
Investigators were working with the local district attorney’s office as well as the Naval Criminal Investigative Services, because of McGill’s status as an active-duty Marine, the statement said.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Services confirmed that McGill, who is an Active-Duty Marine Lance Corporal, was arrested on Friday in connection with a murder investigation.