FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A homeowner was justified after shooting and killing a robbery suspect, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said on August 27, three people attempted to break-in to a house on Reid Road. The homeowner shot and killed Jahkee William Cooper, 20, of Williamston, North Carolina. Deputies said the other robbery suspects escaped from the house but have since been arrested and charged.
Jomar Charva Bynum, 21, of Winterville, North Carolina has been charged with felony First Degree Burglary, felony Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and felony Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Bynum is in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center with a $250,000 secured bond.
Malik Lamonte Taybron, 21, of Wilson, NC has been charged with felony First Degree Burglary, felony Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and felony Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. His bond is set at $45,000.
Kadavias Jaquan Meeks, 23, of Winston-Salem, NC has been charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana and felony Maintaining a Dwelling for the Sale, Use, or Storage of Controlled Substance. He was given an unsecured bond of $5,000.