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US military base shooting: Soldier suspected of firing on troops, taken into custody

US military base shooting: Soldier suspected of firing on troops, taken into custody

India Today5 hours ago
At least five US soldiers were injured on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire inside a military base in Georgia. The site was placed under lockdown for a brief period after "casualties were reported." The injured soldiers were reportedly shot by another soldier at the base. The suspected shooter has already been taken into custody within half an hour of the shoot-out.advertisementThe incident occurred at Fort Stewart, the largest US military base east of the Mississippi River, which houses the Army's 3rd Infantry Division.The soldiers who were shot have been moved to the Winn Army Community Hospital for treatment, Fort Stewart said in a statement.
A post on Fort Stewart's Facebook page told all personnel in the locked down area to 'stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.' However, Fort Stewart has since stated that there is "no active threat to the community" following the shooter's arrest.Law enforcement responded to reports of a possible shooting in the 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 am (local time), and the base was locked down shortly after 11:04 am. The suspected gunman was arrested at 11:35 am, Fort Stewart said.Governor Brian Kemp wrote on X that he and his family were "saddened by today's tragedy" at the base.The US Army has not yet revealed the seriousness of the injuries."We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same," he added.President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting and is monitoring the situation, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X.Fort Stewart is about 362 km southeast of Atlanta and 64 km southwest of Savannah with nearly 9,000 people living at the base, according to the 2020 Census.The base supports approximately 15,000 active-duty Army military personnel, as well as thousands of military retirees, family members, and others, according to its website.- EndsInputs from AP and Reuters
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