Jaylen Hayes was 19 when he was fatally shot on December 20, 2016, in Calumet City, Illinois. Emergency crews found him with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home in the 1300 block of Burnham Avenue, near his residence. He was taken to Franciscan Health in Hammond, Indiana, where he was pronounced dead at 6:22 p.m. His death was ruled a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.

The Calumet City police have asked anyone with information to come forward. The shooting has deeply affected his family and the local community, who have been seeking answers and justice for Jaylen.

If anyone knew Jaylen or saw activity around the 1300 block of Burnham Avenue on December 20, 2016, please contact the Calumet City police with information.