Five soldiers were shot in a mass shooting Wednesday at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia.
According to an official statement from the U.S. Army, the incident occurred within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2nd ABCT) area.
“All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There is no active threat to the community,” the U.S. Army confirmed.
Timeline of the Fort Stewart Shooting
Law enforcement responded to initial reports of a possible shooting at 10:56 a.m. in the 2nd ABCT complex.
“The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and Fort Stewart lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m. 2nd ABCT complex is still locked down. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m.,” the Army added.
The Army confirmed that the incident remains under investigation. No further details about the shooter or a possible motive have been released.
Georgia Officials Respond to Fort Stewart Shooting
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a public statement expressing his condolences and support for the victims and their families.
“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,” Kemp said. “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.”
Homeland Security Monitoring Situation
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also addressed the incident, stating she had been briefed and would continue to follow the developments.
“I have been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart. Homeland Security is actively monitoring the situation on the ground. We are praying for the victims and their families,” she posted on X.
Ongoing Investigation at Fort Stewart
As of now, the 2nd ABCT complex remains on lockdown, while the rest of Fort Stewart has resumed normal operations. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
