Milledgeville Shooting Investigation: Arrest of 18-Year-Old Suspect
Isabella Ramos
Publish date: 2023-12-29
In Baldwin County, Georgia, there’s been an arrest following a shooting in Milledgeville that occurred on the night of Friday, September 1st, 2023, at around 9:15 p.m. The Milledgeville Police Department received several 911 calls reporting gunfire near Wray Homes.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found witnesses on Earnest Byner Street. These witnesses said they were outside when an armed man came up to them and started shooting. One of the victims, who had a legal firearm, fired back in self-defense. Unfortunately, during the exchange of gunfire, the victim was shot by several others who continued to shoot.
Detectives from the Milledgeville PD quickly got to the scene, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses. As a result, they identified one of the shooters as 18-year-old Travion Antwan Butts. Butts has been arrested and is facing several charges, including six counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of Possession of a Firearm during a Crime.
This case is still under investigation, and more charges might be added as more information comes to light.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Milledgeville Police Department at 478-414-4090 and ask for Detective Reonas. Alternatively, you can contact Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 478-742-2330. You can choose to remain anonymous when you call. Milledgeville Shooting Investigation: Arrest of 18-Year-Old Suspect
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