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CBS News
06-08-2025
- CBS News
Active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia triggers lockdown, officials say; casualties reported
An active shooter incident has triggered a lockdown at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials said. Officials posted to social media that casualties have been reported and that the situation was ongoing. The incident happened in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, officials said. Law enforcement has responded to the incident, officials said. The Georgia State Police told CBS News that the scene was still active and it was assisting with the securing the perimeter.. The FBI said on social media that its office in Savannah was aware of the shooting and was coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. The fort was locked down at 11:04 a.m. local time, officials said. "Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors," officials said in a social media post. "Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership." Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post that he is in contact with responding law enforcement. "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 wrote. This is a breaking news story. Check back for Ochacher contributed to this report.
CBS News
06-08-2025
- CBS News
5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials say; suspect in custody
At least five soldiers were shot in an active shooter incident Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials said. A suspect was in custody, officials posted to social media. The wounded soldiers were taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said. The incident happened in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, officials said. Law enforcement has responded to the incident, officials said. The Georgia State Police told CBS News that the scene was still active and it was assisting with securing the perimeter. The FBI said on social media that its office in Savannah was aware of the shooting and was coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. The fort was locked down at 11:04 a.m. local time, officials said. "Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors," officials said in a social media post. "Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership." Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post that he is in contact with responding law enforcement. "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 wrote. This is a breaking news story. Check back for Ochacher contributed to this report.
American Military News
10-06-2025
- American Military News
2 men accused of neo-Nazi affiliation and possession of military weapons at Lacey home
A Thurston County judge set bail at $500,000 Tuesday for two Lacey men accused of being white nationalist extremists and hoarding weapons. The Sheriff's Office arrested the two men after federal law enforcement executed a search warrant at a home on the 3000 block of Puget Meadow Loop Northeast, just east of Willamette Drive, in Lacey. Law enforcement seized more than 35 firearms from the home, including short-barrel rifles, machine guns, handguns and a short-barrel shotgun, according to court records. They also seized various other weapons, explosives and equipment, some of which were restricted Army-issued munitions. Officers reported these items were stored alongside Nazi flags and paraphernalia. Aside from the firearms, law enforcement say they found grenade launchers, flash bang or stun grenades, blasting caps, body armor, ballistic helmets, night vision goggles, hundreds of magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Following the search, the Sheriff's Office booked the two men into the county jail on suspicion of unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle and unlawful possession of explosives without a license. On Tuesday, Sheriff Derek Sanders posted about the investigation on Facebook and shared photos of the equipment and Nazi imagery found within the home. Sanders said his office assisted the Army Criminal Investigation Division with the investigation and a Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT team executed the warrant. The Army CID sought to search the home after determining the two men were involved in a 'violent robbery and theft of military weaponry/armor,' Sanders said. 'Fantastic work by Army CID and our SWAT Commander to get these items recovered swiftly,' Sanders said in his post. Court records indicate the alleged robbery and theft occurred at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and law enforcement believe the two men are actively involved in the 'White Nationalist Socialist Movement (Nazi).' Sanders said the two men will likely face additional federal charges once the Army CID investigation is completed. Thurston County Judge John Skinder set bail at $500,000 for each of the men, who were identified as Charles Ethan Fields, 26, and Levi Austin Frakes, 27. He did so after finding probable cause for possession, manufacture or disposal of an incendiary device, multiple counts of unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle, and unlawful possession of a machine gun. In setting their release conditions, Skinder determined the court could not be reasonably assured the men would return to court when required, there exists a substantial danger they may commit a violent crime, and they may seek to interfere with the case. Skinder also ordered them to not own or control weapons or firearms as well as to undergo electronic home monitoring with a GPS device if they are released from jail. The investigation A probable cause statement describes the investigation into the two men from the perspective of law enforcement. On Monday, an Army CID agent asked Sheriff's Lt. Sean Chatterton, the county's SWAT Team Commander, to be their liaison for a search of a Lacey residence. The agent informed Chatterton that the Army CID obtained a search warrant from Thurston County Superior Court that stemmed from an investigation into a robbery and assault that occurred at JBLM. The two men allegedly entered into the Ranger Regiment area of the base to steal body armor, helmets and military equipment. A soldier confronted the two men and a 'physical fight broke out,' according to the statement. One of the men allegedly struck the soldier in the head with a hammer, causing a significant head injury. The soldier continued to fight and one of the men pulled out a knife. The fight ended and the two men fled the scene. As they left, one of the men dropped a hat with the name 'Fields' on it. The Army CID identified the two men as Charles Ethan Fields and Levi Austin Frakes with the help of video and gate entrance records. Fields and Frakes reportedly had access to JBLM because they are military veterans. The FBI SWAT Team served the search warrant for the Lacey home, and both Fields and Frakes were detained at the scene. Once the scene was secure, Chatterton walked through the home and saw various weapons, explosives and equipment as well as Nazi paraphernalia. Photos shared by Sanders show Nazi and SS flags as well as a framed photos, one of Adolf Hitler and another of an eagle statue with a Nazi swastika. An Army explosive ordinance disposal specialist responded to the scene and verified that the blasting caps, flag bangs and smoke grenades were restricted Army issued munitions. The Army took possession of the restricted munitions and the Army CID collected all evidence for the case. Based on the search and investigation, the statement says Chatterton believes the two men 'pose an extreme danger to the community.' ___ © 2025 The Olympian Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
The Independent
04-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
FBI discovers cache of guns, armor and Nazi paraphernalia while raiding home in Washington state
Law enforcement discovered a cache of weaponry and armor, including a machine gun and grenade launchers, along with Nazi paraphernalia during a raid of a home in Washington state, authorities said Tuesday. Derek Sanders, the elected sheriff of Thurston County, said in a Facebook post that the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division asked his office for assistance Monday as an FBI special weapons and tactics team executed a search warrant in Lacey, near the state capitol of Olympia, 'as a result of a violent robbery and theft of military weaponry/armor.' The U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle said in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the search warrant related to an Army CID and FBI investigation into an assault Sunday at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, just north of Olympia. Sanders' statement said two people were arrested and booked into Thurston County Jail for investigation of firearms-related offenses. 'The suspects identified in this case were actively involved in Nazi White Nationalist efforts,' he wrote. Sanders did not immediately return messages seeking comment Tuesday night. The U.S. Attorney's Office statement said Army investigators had identified suspects in the assault at the military base and the FBI executed the search warrant late Monday night into early Tuesday. Reached for comment, the FBI said its Seattle office was 'assisting our partners Thurston County Sheriff's Office and Army Criminal Investigation Division' and referred questions to them. Additional information was expected to be included in a federal criminal complaint to be unsealed Wednesday. The two people arrested were expected to make initial appearances at U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Wednesday afternoon. In his post, Sanders said agents had seized 35 firearms at the home, including short barrel rifles and an MG42 machine gun — a type typically supported with a bipod and which was used by German troops during World War II. Other seized gear included grenade launchers, explosives, body armor, ammunition and ballistic helmets, and multiple rifles were staged at windows throughout the residence, the sheriff said. He posted photos from the home showing an array of weapons, ammunition and body armor surrounded by Nazi paraphernalia, including a red Nazi flag emblazoned with a black swastika.
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
FBI discovers cache of guns, armor and Nazi paraphernalia while raiding home in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — Law enforcement discovered a cache of weaponry and armor, including a machine gun and grenade launchers, along with Nazi paraphernalia during a raid of a home in Washington state, authorities said Tuesday. Derek Sanders, the elected sheriff of Thurston County, said in a Facebook post that the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division asked his office for assistance Monday as an FBI special weapons and tactics team executed a search warrant in Lacey, near the state capitol of Olympia, 'as a result of a violent robbery and theft of military weaponry/armor.' The U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle said in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the search warrant related to an Army CID and FBI investigation into an assault Sunday at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, just north of Olympia. Sanders' statement said two people were arrested and booked into Thurston County Jail for investigation of firearms-related offenses. 'The suspects identified in this case were actively involved in Nazi White Nationalist efforts,' he wrote. Sanders did not immediately return messages seeking comment Tuesday night. The U.S. Attorney's Office statement said Army investigators had identified suspects in the assault at the military base and the FBI executed the search warrant late Monday night into early Tuesday. Reached for comment, the FBI said its Seattle office was 'assisting our partners Thurston County Sheriff's Office and Army Criminal Investigation Division' and referred questions to them. Additional information was expected to be included in a federal criminal complaint to be unsealed Wednesday. The two people arrested were expected to make initial appearances at U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Wednesday afternoon. In his post, Sanders said agents had seized 35 firearms at the home, including short barrel rifles and an MG42 machine gun — a type typically supported with a bipod and which was used by German troops during World War II. Other seized gear included grenade launchers, explosives, body armor, ammunition and ballistic helmets, and multiple rifles were staged at windows throughout the residence, the sheriff said. He posted photos from the home showing an array of weapons, ammunition and body armor surrounded by Nazi paraphernalia, including a red Nazi flag emblazoned with a black swastika.
