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06-08-2025
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5 soldiers shot in 'active shooting incident' at Fort Stewart in Georgia; shooter in custody, officials say
The shooting prompted a lockdown at the U.S. Army base southwest of Savannah. Five soldiers were shot and wounded on Wednesday at a U.S. Army base in Georgia in an "active shooter incident" that prompted a lockdown, officials say. In a post on its Facebook page, Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield said the shooting incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area shortly before 11 a.m. local time The shooter was "apprehended" at 11:35 a.m., the base said, adding that "there is no active threat to the community." All of the victims were treated on-site and transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, the post said. The nature of their injuries was not immediately clear, and the incident remains under investigation. In an earlier alert announcing the lockdown, Fort Stewart said multiple 'casualties" had been reported and that law enforcement was on the scene. The base, which is located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, is home to the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division. About 10,000 people, including soldiers, family members and civilian employees, live there, according to its website. In a separate post on X, the 3rd Infantry Division urged soldiers to 'stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.' Gates to the base were closed and some schools in the area were briefly placed on lockdown. The FBI in Atlanta said on X that its office in Savannah was aware of the incident and "coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division for any assistance that might be needed." President Trump was briefed on the shooting, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wrote on X that he was "in close contact with law enforcement on the ground," adding that his family was "saddened by today's tragedy." "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," Kemp said.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
5 soldiers wounded by active shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia; gunman in custody, officials say
The "active shooter incident" prompted a lockdown at the U.S. Army base southwest of Savannah. Five soldiers were shot and wounded in an "active shooter incident" that has prompted a lockdown at a U.S. Army base in Georgia, officials there say. In an update posted to its Facebook page, Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield said the shooting incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. All of the victims "were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment," the post said. "The shooter was taken into custody," the base said, adding that "there is no active threat to the community." The incident remains under investigation. In an earlier alert, Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield said that law enforcement was on the scene, the post said, adding that 'casualties have been reported.' Gates to the base were closed and some schools in the area were briefly placed on lockdown. In a separate post on X, the 3rd Infantry Division urged soldiers to 'stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.' The FBI in Atlanta said on X that its office in Savannah was aware of the incident and is "coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division for any assistance that might be needed." Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wrote on X that he was "in close contact with law enforcement on the ground," adding that his family was "saddened by today's tragedy." "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," Kemp said.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
Active shooter incident prompts lockdown at Fort Stewart in Georgia with multiple casualties reported, officials say
An active shooter incident has prompted a lockdown at a U.S. Army base in Georgia. In an alert posted on Facebook Wednesday, Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield said the lockdown was 'due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.' Law enforcement is on the scene, the post said, adding that 'casualties have been reported.' In a separate post on X, the 3rd Infantry Division said the lockdown included the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. 'Stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors,' the post said. 'Report accountability to your leadership. Monitor media outlets for more.'
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
Fort Stewart in Georgia goes on lockdown after reports of an ‘active shooter'
Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia has been put on lockdown following reports of an 'active shooter.' Casualties have been reported but the exact number has not yet been confirmed by officials. 'Fort Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area,' a post from the base said. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. with law enforcement responding to the scene. 'Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing,' the post added. Those residing on the base were ordered the stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors, and report to the appropriate leadership. The lockdown order also extends to the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. 'We are currently assessing the situation but we can confirm an active shooter,' Lieutenant Colonel Angel Tomko told The Associated Press. Located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Fort Stewart is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River. It's home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the Army's 3rd Infantry Division. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reacted to the unfolding incident, writing on X: 'As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today's tragedy at Ft. Stewart. '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.' Congressman Buddy Carter, who represents Georgia's 1st district said he too was monitoring the situation. 'Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community,' Carter wrote on X. More follows ...
