Suspect Arrested Weeks After Deadly Woodstock Apartment Shooting

Police charge 18-year-old Prince Phillip Rolle with murder of Matthew Milner

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Woodstock Police Department has announced the arrest of 18-year-old Prince Phillip Rolle in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred last month at the Riverstock Apartments. Rolle has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in the death of 18-year-old Matthew Milner.

Why it matters

This arrest brings some closure to the Milner family and the Woodstock community after a tragic incident of gun violence. The police investigation highlights the collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend a suspect in a timely manner.

The details

On January 26, officers responded to the Riverstock Apartment complex following reports of a shooting. They found Milner suffering from gunshot wounds and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Detectives were able to identify a suspect vehicle connected to the shooting, which led them to Rolle as a suspect. Rolle was later taken into custody by the Atlanta Police Department during an unrelated encounter.

  • On January 26, officers responded to the Riverstock Apartment complex just after 5:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
  • Milner was later pronounced dead at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

The players

Prince Phillip Rolle

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

Matthew Milner

An 18-year-old resident of Woodstock, Georgia, who was killed in the shooting at the Riverstock Apartments.

Woodstock Police Department

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation and made the arrest in the case.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that assisted the Woodstock Police Department in the investigation.

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted the Woodstock Police Department in the investigation.

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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 (Yahoo.com)

What’s next

The investigation remains active, but authorities say there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the community.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the importance of collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies in solving complex crimes and providing justice for victims and their families. The tragedy also highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in communities and the need for comprehensive solutions to address it.