Tragedy at Fort Stewart: Suspected Shooter in Custody
Five U.S. soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The suspect is in custody, and the soldiers received medical care. The situation posed no active threat to the community, and the base resumed normal operations. Governor Kemp expressed condolences and urged the public to support the affected families.
Five U.S. soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement. The suspect has been taken into custody, according to Army officials. The wounded soldiers were initially treated on site before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further medical attention.
The incident triggered a brief lockdown of the base, located about 225 miles southeast of Atlanta. The lockdown was initiated shortly after reports of the shooting were received around 10:56 a.m. ET, with the arrest of the suspect occurring at 11:35 a.m.
Governor Brian Kemp expressed his sorrow over the event and extended his prayers to the victims and their families, urging Georgians to do the same. Fort Stewart supports around 15,000 active-duty Army personnel and has a large community of retirees and family members.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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