A deadly altercation broke out at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Milledgeville, Georgia, leaving an employee dead and two suspects in custody. The incident occurred last Saturday evening on North Columbia Street according to Major Linc Boyer with the Milledgeville Police Department. 13WMAZ reports that what began as a dispute escalated rapidly, with gunfire erupting before police could arrive at the scene.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered 25-year-old Nytavious Stone suffering from multiple gunshot wounds alongside the establishment. Despite being quickly transported to a medical facility, Stone succumbed to his injuries. With no others reported injured during the incident, the focus turned to the apprehension of the suspects, who were detained near the restaurant. As revealed by FOX 5 Atlanta, the authorities have identified the suspects as 25-year-olds William Shannon Brown and Micha Shannon Brown.
William Shannon is charged with aggravated assault, while Micha Shannon faces more severe charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The Milledgeville Police Department confirmed that all three individuals involved were employees of Buffalo Wild Wings, with the argument having originated from an internal conflict between the workers.
The tragedy has prompted renewed attention to the collateral damage inflicted on families and communities by such violence. In response to this need, "More Than A Number," a program created by Justin Baxley and recipient of the Poynter-Stand Together award, offers families a less intrusive means to engage with the media after tragedies. The program, which launched earlier in August, provides a support guide and the opportunity for families to share their stories without direct media contact, according to a special stream on 13WMAZ+.
Investigations continue as detectives from the Milledgeville Police Department piece together the events that led to Stone's death, promising to release further details as they come to light. The Brown suspects remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.
