Victim Identified in Fatal Buffalo Wild Wings Shooting as Tae “Shf Skrilla” Stone
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Authorities have identified the victim in Saturday evening’s deadly shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings in the Milledgeville Mall shopping center as Tae Stone, known to many by his nickname “Shf Skrilla.”
According to Milledgeville police, the incident began around August 23, 2025, when officers were dispatched to the popular restaurant following reports of a physical altercation between two employees. While police were on their way to the scene, the situation escalated into a shooting that left one person critically injured.
When officers arrived, they discovered Stone lying outside on the side of the building with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services immediately transported him to Navicent Health Baldwin, but despite the efforts of first responders and hospital staff, Stone tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary Findings
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a workplace conflict. A verbal argument between two employees is believed to have escalated into a physical fight, which ended in gunfire.
Authorities have confirmed that two individuals are currently in custody in connection with the shooting. Their identities have not yet been released, and detectives are continuing to determine each individual’s role in the incident.
No Threat to the Public
Police emphasized that this appears to be an isolated incident involving coworkers and that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community. The restaurant, located in the 2400 block of North Columbia Street, sits within a busy shopping center that houses multiple restaurants and businesses.
Witnesses in the area reported scenes of panic and confusion as customers and staff scrambled to safety when shots were fired. Patrons at nearby businesses were escorted out as officers secured the scene with crime tape and began collecting evidence.
Remembering Tae Stone
News of Stone’s death has deeply affected family, friends, and community members, many of whom knew him as “Shf Skrilla.” He is being remembered as someone with a strong presence and deep ties to those around him. Tributes have begun to appear on social media, where loved ones are sharing memories and expressing their grief over his sudden and tragic loss.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are working to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, including what may have caused the earlier altercation. Authorities say additional details, including potential charges, will be made public as the investigation progresses.
Police are urging anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the altercation to contact the Milledgeville Police Department or the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
