Officers responded to the hospital and to the 100 block of Sawyer Circle, according to the statement.
Jaquaris Lemon Hines, of Fayetteville, was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Jaylen, the release said. He remains in the Harnett County Detention Center without bail, and his next court date is scheduled for Jan. 19.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call Investigator Matthew Matos or Matthew Norris at 910-892-2399.
Staff writer Melody Brown-Peyton can be reached at mbrownpeyton@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3568.
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