UPDATE: Fort Valley man charged with murder in 2025 shooting death

The GBI says Justin Jaleel Clark faces four charges in the shooting death of Devonte Denzell McMillian.

UPDATE (8/18/26):  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Fort Valley man in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 30-year-old Devonte Denzell McMillian.

The GBI says 25-year-old Justin Jaleel Clark is charged with murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Clark was arrested Friday and booked into the Peach County Jail.

According to the GBI, Fort Valley police found McMillian with apparent gunshot wounds at a home in the 500 block of Hinton Street on August 30, 2025. Officers began life-saving measures before McMillian was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The investigation remains active. If you have information, call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Perry at (478) 987-4545. The case will be given to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution once the investigation is complete.

ORIGINAL STORY (8/31/25):

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is in the hospital after being shot Saturday night in Fort Valley.

According to a Fort Valley Police Department news release, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Hinton Street just before 8 p.m. When they arrived, they found a “male victim” lying on the ground bleeding. Police say officers performed CPR until EMS arrived. The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a Macon hospital for treatment.

FVPD and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are working the case.

According to Chief DJ Flores, a person of interest has been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have information, call FVPD at (478) 825-3383.