19-year-old shot and killed after knocking on wrong apartment door

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ATLANTA, Georgia (KTRK) -- A teen was shot and killed days after moving into his apartment after authorities say he knocked on the wrong door.Darryl Bynes, 32, is charged in the killing of 19-year-old Omarian Banks.Police say Banks had just been dropped off by a Lyft when he called his girlfriend to let her know that he was returning home.Police say Bynes shot the teen from his balcony as he was coming down the stairs, trying to get away."He pleaded for his life. He was like, 'Hold on, I am sorry, I am sorry' and the dude shot him," a witness said.One of Bynes' family members says he shot the teen in self-defense."He has five kids, he was literally protecting his family. His truck was stolen earlier this week. Right now, that's all they're trying to do is protect their family," Makayla Johnson said.

evahgo on March 30th, 2019 at 19:05 UTC »

If they are running away , it isnt self defense.. if he breaches your door and comes into your house. Game on. Looks like textbook murder

chefdangerdagger on March 30th, 2019 at 18:39 UTC »

One of Bynes' family members says he shot the teen in self-defense

As the guy was running away? I know family makes people blind to reason but come TF on!

Managarn on March 30th, 2019 at 17:43 UTC »

guy defending himself and his family from atop his balcony shooting a fleeing man pleading for his life . Yeah sry bud, not buying that self-defense. Enjoy protecting and providing for your family from prison dumbass.