What happened in Milledgeville? Buffalo Wild Wings plane crash, shooting claims surface

Several locals from Milledgeville, Georgia, on Saturday claimed that there was a plane crash near a Buffalo Wild Wings outlet.

Updated on: Aug 24, 2025, 05:00:19 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several locals from Milledgeville, Georgia, on Saturday claimed that there was a plane crash near a Buffalo Wild Wings outlet. Some said, even shots were fired. However, police have not issued a statement yet. Neither of the two claims is backed by evidence.

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“I can’t believe it was a plane crash in Milledgeville,” one person wrote on Facebook.

“A plane crash and a shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings .. damn Milledgeville,” another social media user added.

The Hindustan Times cannot verify the authenticity of these claims. Neither Buffalo Wild Wings nor the police department has issued a formal statement.

According to local publisher Union-Recorder, authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred just before 6 PM Saturday at the Buffalo Wild Wings in the Milledgeville Mall shopping center.

The report states that law enforcement remains on the scene, where at least one person was confirmed dead. The complex, situated along the 2400 block of North Columbia Street, houses multiple restaurants and businesses, and many patrons were still present when the incident unfolded.

Police is yet to issue a statement.

Milledgeville, Georgia, is a historic city that once served as the state’s capital from 1804 to 1868. Known for its well-preserved antebellum architecture and Southern charm, the city is home to Georgia College & State University and Central State Hospital, once the world’s largest mental health facility.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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