A military base in the U.S. state of Georgia has been placed under full lockdown following reports of an active shooter on Wednesday morning. Fort Stewart officials confirmed in a Facebook post that the base was sealed off at 11:04 AM EST (16:04 GMT), and casualties have been reported. The scale of injuries or fatalities is still being verified.
Shooter Confirmed, Area Under Emergency Response
Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, speaking to the Associated Press, stated, “We are currently assessing the situation, but we can confirm an active shooter.”
Emergency responders and military police are on site, and all personnel have been ordered to shelter in place. No information about the shooter’s identity or motivation has been made public.
About Fort Stewart
Fort Stewart is one of the largest U.S. Army installations, located about 240 miles (386 km) southeast of Atlanta. Tens of thousands of active-duty service troops, civilian workers, and military families call it home, along with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Due to the scale and sensitivity of the base, any breach of security is treated with the highest level of urgency.
Reaction from Officials
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement saying he is in close contact with law enforcement agencies: “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.”
Congressman Buddy Carter, who represents the district that includes Fort Stewart, said he was “monitoring the situation closely.” “Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community,” he said on Twitter.
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Medical and Security Measures
The base hospital has reportedly been placed on trauma standby, and access roads in and out of the installation have been blocked. To search and secure the area, military investigators are working with local law enforcement. As of yet, There is no confirmation yet on whether the shooter has been apprehended.
This incident adds to a growing list of security breaches at military installations in recent years, including Fort Hood (2009, 2014) and Naval Air Station Pensacola (2019). These have led to increased scrutiny of base access controls and internal mental health monitoring protocols.
All citizens and military personnel are asked to stay under lockdown and refrain from speculating until that time.
