A Chatham County man has been charged with murder in connection with a child abuse case.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by UNC Hospital about a potential case of child abuse, on December 5, that occurred around Haywood Road in Moncure. The juvenile victim died as a result of injuries sustained during the incident, according to police.

24-year-old Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested, on Friday, as part of the investigation.

Ferguson was charged with murder, non-negligent manslaughter and felony negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury.

The Sheriff’s Office says this is an ongoing investigation.

Ferguson is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on January 4, 2016.