(UPDATES) Fort Stewart Shooting: 5 Soldiers Injured, Army Declares Base “All Clear”

What We Know

Five U.S. Army soldiers were shot during an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2nd ABCT) area in Georgia on Tuesday morning, according to a statement shared by Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield.

Emergency services were dispatched after law enforcement received a report of a possible shooting at 10:56 a.m. The installation was placed under lockdown at 11:04 a.m. and the suspected shooter was apprehended by 11:35 a.m.

According to the base’s official update, all five soldiers received on-site emergency care and were transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. The 2nd ABCT complex remained under lockdown after the rest of Fort Stewart’s main cantonment area reopened at 12:10 p.m.

Later in the day, the Army issued a follow-up confirming that the broader area was safe: “Fort Stewart, Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield is all clear.”

Authorities emphasized that there is no active threat to the community, and details about the shooter or motive have not yet been released.

What They’re Saying

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences in a post on X, formerly Twitter:

Military officials have not yet released further information about the incident or the conditions of the injured soldiers. The case is currently under investigation.

What’s Next

The U.S. Army has stated that no additional details will be made public until the investigation is complete. Fort Stewart authorities have not confirmed whether charges have been filed or if the suspect was affiliated with the military. Updates are expected in the coming days.

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