Five Soldiers Shot At Georgia’s Fort Stewart Army Base Before Suspect Is Arrested

Five Soldiers Shot At Georgia’s Fort Stewart Army Base Before Suspect Is Arrested

Parts of Fort Stewart Army base in southeast Georgia were placed on lockdown earlier today (Aug. 6) after a shooter opened fire, injuring five soldiers.

According to reports, the wounded were “treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment.” There has been no report about the status of their conditions at this time. The suspect has since been arrested, and officials said there’s no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
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The incident occurred before 11 a.m. near the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The base, which is home to the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division and thousands of soldiers and families, urged personnel to shelter in place during the lockdown.

Three on-base elementary schools and several nearby off-base schools also went into lockdown “out of an abundance of caution,” impacting nearly 1,400 students. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter confirmed they are monitoring the situation closely but have not yet shared any further updates.

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