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By Della Hasselle
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
KIPS BAY — A man was arrested in Kips Bay Tuesday for allegedly killing his six-month old nephew, according to police.
Luis Melendez, 33, was charged with murder, reckless assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of baby Alex-Jose Fernandez, police said.
Alex-Jose was found unconscious Tuesday when police were called to the baby's home on 444 Second Avenue, between 25th and 26th streets, at 3 p.m.
The baby was then transported to Beth Israel Hospital but pronounced dead upon arrival.
The cause of death is yet to be determined, but a source at the medical examiner's office said shaken baby syndrome is suspected.
