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5 days ago
- GMA Network
Five US soldiers shot at Georgia base, suspect in custody
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, climb over a berm during Seize the Marne as part of Salute to Summer at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 27, 2025. ( ATLANTA —Five U.S. soldiers were shot and wounded at the Fort Stewart base in the state of Georgia on Wednesday, and the suspected shooter is in custody, Army officials said. The soldiers were treated on site and then transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, Fort Stewart said in a Facebook post. Authorities did not immediately provide further details on the condition of the victims. "There is no active threat to the community," the post said. Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 a.m. ET (1456 GMT), and the base was locked down shortly after 11:04 a.m. The suspect was arrested at 11:35 a.m., Fort Stewart said. The Army did not offer details about the suspect, including whether he or she is a soldier. Governor Brian Kemp wrote on X that he and his family were "saddened by today's tragedy" at the base. "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. Mass shootings are relatively common in the U.S., where guns are widely available, and military bases, which are among the highest-security places in the country, have not been spared. The deadliest was at the Fort Hood Army base in 2009, when a major fatally shot unarmed soldiers in a medical building with a laser-sighted handgun, killing 13 people and injuring more than 30. Less than five years later, a soldier at the same Texas base fatally shot three service members and injured 16 others before killing himself. In 2013, an employee of a government defense contractor killed 12 people at Washington's Navy Yard. In 2019, a Saudi Air Force lieutenant shot and killed three people and wounded eight others at a U.S. Navy base in Pensacola, Florida. Fort Stewart is located in Hinesville, about 225 miles (362 km) southeast of Atlanta and 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Savannah. Nearly 9,000 people live 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. —Reuters
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Quavo, other artists to perform at free Fort Stewart concert
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — Quavo and other artists are set to perform during the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's free concert in late June, officials said Tuesday. Salute to Summer will be open to the public and include Quavo, Chase Rice and DJ Rock, officials said. The free concert will start at 7 p.m. June 27 on Donovan Field. 'Salute to Summer is a way to thank our Service members and Families for their steadfast commitment and readiness to serve our nation,' said Col. Marc Austin, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander. 'The interconnectedness of our military installations and surrounding communities is an invaluable asset that ensures our force is resilient and focused on our core mission. This is an opportunity for us to recharge and forge bonds with our Coastal Georgia community.' There will also be food trucks and family friendly activities starting at 3:30 p.m. 'We are blessed with strong relationships, and we are grateful for your continued support of the 3rd Infantry Division, our Special Operations, Coast Guard and supporting units stationed here. Come celebrate with us as we observe the Army's 250th birthday, America's first national institution.' Capt. Maurice Britt gate, off Old Sunbury Road, will be accessible starting at 3:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
