Fort Stewart shooter in custody after wounding 5 soldiers in Georgia
A shooting incident occurred at fort Stewart, an Army base in southern Georgia, resulting in five soldiers being wounded. The base was placed on lockdown during the event, which took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) complex. Law enforcement responded promptly,adn the shooter was apprehended within about 40 minutes. The injured soldiers were treated at the baseS medical facility, Winn Army Community Hospital. Authorities, including the FBI and local police, are investigating the situation. Several officials, including Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Representative Buddy Carter, expressed their concern and prayers for the victims and the military community. The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump was briefed on the incident, and federal support is being coordinated. The situation remains under active inquiry.
Fort Stewart shooter in custody after wounding 5 soldiers in Georgia
Fort Stewart, an Army base in south Georgia, was under a lockdown on Wednesday during a shooting that injured active duty soldiers.
Five soldiers were shot, and law enforcement officers are on the scene. The shooter is in custody. The soldiers were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, according to a statement from the fort.
“Law enforcement was dispatched for a possible shooting in the 2nd ABCT complex at 10:56 a.m. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m,” according to a Facebook post by the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield account. “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.
The statement continued: “Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m. The incident remains under investigation.”
Base officials said earlier that all gates had been closed and that the commander advised a lockdown. Personnel are being directed to “stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership.”
An Army spokesperson said there have been five casualties but no deaths. They confirmed that the Savannah division of the FBI and the Hinesville Police Department were on scene. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and the White House is monitoring the incident.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “federal law enforcement agents in Georgia are coordinating to provide support as the situation at Fort Stewart develops.”
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) said in a social media post that he was aware of the situation.
“I am monitoring the situation at Fort Stewart,” Carter wrote. “Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community.”
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) also wrote on social media that he was “saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart.”
“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 wrote. “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.”
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