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CTV News
06-08-2025
- CTV News
Casualties reported as police confirm ‘active shooter' at Fort Stewart
Casualties have been reported amid a lockdown at the U.S. Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, after a Fort Stewart police spokesperson confirmed 'there is an active shooter.' (CNN/File via CNN Newsource) Casualties have been reported amid a lockdown at the U.S. Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, after a Fort Stewart police spokesperson confirmed 'there is an active shooter.' The nature of the casualties is unclear. Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, the Fort Stewart Police Department spokesperson, would not provide further details, but the verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield said, 'Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.' 'The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at the time,' the post said. The U.S. Army's Fort Stewart trains and deploys active and reserve Army units and is home to the 3rd Infantry Division. It is about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. More than 10,000 people – soldiers, family members and Army civilian employees – reside on the post, according to its website. Agents from the FBI's Savannah, Georgia, office are responding to Fort Stewart and coordinating with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, according to an FBI Atlanta spokesperson. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on X he was in 'close contact' with law enforcement, saying he was '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.' This is a developing story and will be updated. CNN's Rebekah Riess and Devon Sayers contributed to this report.
New York Times
06-08-2025
- New York Times
Active Shooting With Casualties Is Reported at Fort Stewart Airfield
An active shooting forced the lockdown on Wednesday of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, an army base in Georgia, the military base said in an alert posted on its social media pages. The alert said there were casualties, but did not elaborate on the extent or number of those injuries. 'Casualties have been reported,' it said, without providing further details. The base, which is the home of the 3rd Infantry Division, said the active shooting took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The base was locked down just after 11 a.m., and law enforcement was on the scene. It was not immediately clear whether there was more than one shooter, or whether anybody was in custody. Gov. Brian Kemp expressed concern for victims and their families and called the shooting a tragedy in a social media post. The F.B.I. in Atlanta said on social media that its Savannah office was coordinating with the Army Criminal Investigation Division to offer assistance. This is a developing story.
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.
