On the evening of August 27, 2019, 20-year-old Jahkee William Cooper of Williamston, North Carolina, was shot and killed during an attempted break-in on the 4700 block of Reid Road in Winston-Salem. Deputies say the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m.; Cooper and two others attempted to enter a home and the homeowner shot Cooper in what investigators described as an act of self-defense. Cooper was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other two suspects were identified as Jomar Charva Bynum, 21, of Winterville, and Malik Lamonte Taybron, 21, of Wilson. Both were charged with felony First Degree Burglary, felony Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and felony Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Bynum was held with a $250,000 secured bond; Taybron’s bond was set at $45,000. Authorities determined the homeowner’s actions were justified and did not file charges against them. The investigation is active; anyone with information is asked to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

Does anyone have information about Cooper’s activities in Winston-Salem the night of August 27, 2019?