This afternoon, Fort Stewart — one of the largest U.S. Army bases in the country — was placed on **full lockdown** after reports of an active shooter inside the facility.
Sources from inside the base confirm that **armed personnel are sheltering in place**, and **multiple casualties have been reported**. Alarming footage and audio from the base paint a chaotic scene: soldiers yelling to “get down,” gunshots ringing out, and confusion over how an attacker could have gotten past multiple layers of military security.
Located in Georgia, Fort Stewart is known for its stringent security protocols. That raises the obvious question:
How does a gunman get past one of America’s most secure military installations?
Was this a lone wolf? An insider? A test of vulnerabilities? Or something darker?
At this hour, military police and emergency teams are still combing through the scene. Families of personnel stationed at Fort Stewart are being told to await updates and stay off base.
This is a developing story. Updates, video footage, and on-site reporting will be added below as we confirm more.
We’re witnessing something America has never seen before — an active shooter inside a U.S. Army base, with armed personnel hiding for their lives.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Something isn’t adding up.
UPDATE: 5 Soldiers Shot in Fort Stewart Active Shooter Incident — Suspect in Custody
Fort Stewart, Georgia — What began as a terrifying lockdown on one of America’s most secure military bases has now been confirmed as a targeted shooting incident within the base’s own brigade.
According to an official statement from Fort Stewart, five U.S. soldiers were shot today around 11 a.m. in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
The base was placed on immediate lockdown following reports of an active shooter. Military police and emergency responders were quickly deployed across the base, as troops were ordered to shelter in place.
Here’s What We Know So Far:
The shooter has been apprehended.
Five U.S. soldiers were injured but are expected to survive.
Victims were treated on-site and transported to Winn Army Community Hospital.
There is no ongoing threat to the community.
In a brief but serious post on Facebook, Fort Stewart officials wrote:
"Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team 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."
This latest incident has sparked renewed questions about base security and how an armed suspect managed to carry out a shooting within a secure U.S. Army facility.
We will continue monitoring for updates. Prayers for the wounded and all those impacted.
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