The triple homicide that rocked Macon, Georgia, began in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 22, 2026, when deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Moseley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three men—25-year-old Charleston Burnett, 25-year-old Jordan Gardner, and 26-year-old Willie Cain—dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. The area was quickly secured as investigators began processing the crime scene and gathering evidence.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigation Division Violent Crime Unit immediately launched an intensive investigation. Detectives worked through the day and into the following morning, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding neighborhood. Their efforts quickly led them to identify a person of interest in the case: 20-year-old Julius Milner, a resident of Macon.
By Monday, February 23, 2026, U.S. Marshals with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended Milner without incident. He was taken into custody and transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Authorities confirmed that Milner has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of aggravated assault. He is currently being held without bond as the investigation continues.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been publicly disclosed, and investigators have not confirmed whether Milner knew the victims or if the incident stemmed from a prior dispute. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and ensuring justice for the victims.
The deaths of Burnett, Gardner, and Cain have left a deep scar on the Macon community. Friends and family members have expressed their grief and disbelief, describing the victims as young men with promising futures. Vigils and memorials are being organized in their honor, and local leaders have called for unity and support for the families affected by the tragedy.
As the legal process unfolds, the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office is expected to present the case to a grand jury. The sheriff’s office has pledged transparency throughout the proceedings and continues to work closely with federal partners to ensure a thorough and just resolution. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served and that steps will be taken to prevent further acts of violence.
