Fayetteville Man Charged with Infant’s Murder After Tragic Death

Fayetteville Man Charged with Infant’s Murder After Tragic Death

Breaking News | Cumberland County| Crime| Public Safety
May 20, 2025•1 min read

Homicide Detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office have arrested and charged a Fayetteville man in connection with the death of an infant. Darrell Lamar Evans, Jr., 21, faces charges of Felony Child Abuse and First-Degree Murder.

The investigation began on Thursday, May 8, 2025, when deputies responded to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at 9:00 p.m. regarding an infant suffering from a traumatic brain injury. Despite medical efforts, the baby tragically succumbed to its injuries the following day, Friday, May 9, 2025.

An autopsy conducted by the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner's Office concluded the cause of death was homicide. Further investigation revealed that the infant had been in Evans' care on the day of the initial incident, May 8, 2025.

Darrell Evans Jr. was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and has been processed into the Cumberland County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond.

Evans is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant Brinkley at (910) 677-5503.

Driven by a profound connection to his native Cumberland County, Lake Wood serves as the News Director and lead Investigative Reporter for Fay News 10. Lake embarked on his journey in television news in 2016 and has since delivered impactful coverage of significant events, from the destructive force of Hurricane Florence to the powerful voices of the 2020 protests and riots. He has also been on the ground for several presidential visits and consistently highlights the dedication of the brave men and women of Fort Bragg. A particularly memorable assignment saw him embedded with the National Guard, documenting their vital helicopter missions to assist isolated communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Whether navigating complex court cases or seeking solutions for consumers, Lake is committed to providing insightful and meaningful journalism for the community he calls home.

Lake Wood

Driven by a profound connection to his native Cumberland County, Lake Wood serves as the News Director and lead Investigative Reporter for Fay News 10. Lake embarked on his journey in television news in 2016 and has since delivered impactful coverage of significant events, from the destructive force of Hurricane Florence to the powerful voices of the 2020 protests and riots. He has also been on the ground for several presidential visits and consistently highlights the dedication of the brave men and women of Fort Bragg. A particularly memorable assignment saw him embedded with the National Guard, documenting their vital helicopter missions to assist isolated communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Whether navigating complex court cases or seeking solutions for consumers, Lake is committed to providing insightful and meaningful journalism for the community he calls home.

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