18-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Deadly Woodstock Shooting

Prince Phillip Rolle arrested for January shooting death of Matthew Milner

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Police in Woodstock, Georgia have arrested an 18-year-old man named Prince Phillip Rolle and charged him with murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in connection with the January 26th shooting death of another 18-year-old, Matthew Milner, at an apartment on Arnold Mill Road.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings, especially involving young people, are an ongoing concern in many communities. This arrest may provide some closure for the Milner family, but also raises questions about the motives and circumstances behind the deadly incident.

The details

According to police, they first identified the vehicle used in the shooting before naming Rolle as a suspect. Rolle was arrested by Atlanta police during an unrelated incident and is currently being held at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. A motive for the shooting has not been revealed.

  • The shooting occurred on January 26, 2026.
  • Rolle was arrested on February 20, 2026.

The players

Prince Phillip Rolle

An 18-year-old man from Locust Grove who has been charged with murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in the shooting death of Matthew Milner.

Matthew Milner

An 18-year-old man who was fatally shot at an apartment in Woodstock, Georgia on January 26, 2026.

Roland Castro

The Woodstock Police Chief who praised the investigative work of his officers in this case.

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What they’re saying

“I am proud of the great investigative work done by the Woodstock Police officers. We are very grateful for the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, and it is my sincere hope that the Milner family finds a measure of closure through this arrest.”

— Roland Castro, Woodstock Police Chief (Patch.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Rolle bail at a hearing on February 25th.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and youth crime in some communities. While an arrest has been made, the Milner family and community will continue to grapple with the loss of a young life and seek answers about the motive behind this deadly incident.