Fort Stewart is a US Army base located in Georgia, not far from the city of Savannah. A few hours ago, the base put out an alert on social media saying the site was on lockdown:
We’re now getting media reports that say five soldiers at the base were shot. The gunman has been caught.
Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, base authorities said on social media. A gunman was apprehended about 40 minutes afterward, they said.
The soldiers were treated at the scene and taken to an Army hospital, the base’s statement said. It did not elaborate on the nature of the injuries.
Officials provided no information about the shooting suspect in custody, but said there was no active threat to the community. A lockdown put in place about 11 a.m. has been lifted.
Governor Kemp posted a statement about the shooting on X:
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. 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…
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 6, 2025
And White House Press Secreatry Karoline Leavitt said President Trump had been briefed.
The President has been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The White House is monitoring the situation.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 6, 2025
So far, the name of the shooter hasn’t been released but reports say he is a soldier.
Today’s shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia is a male U.S. Army Sergeant, per Fox News.
He has been obtained and is in custody following injuring 5 other soldiers. All soldiers are being treated at local hospitals with zero fatalities. pic.twitter.com/JiJfyf57lg
— Kylie Jane Kremer (@KylieJaneKremer) August 6, 2025
CNN is reporting the unidentified shooter recently got a DUI:
The suspected shooter at Fort Stewart was arrested in May at a traffic stop for driving under the influence, according to a law enforcement official.
They are also reporting the suspect is 28 years old.
That’s all the information out at the moment but I’ll add updates as they appear. The base is holding a press conference within the hour so we should know a lot more once that takes place.
