Fort Stewart Shooter, Location and Casualties: What We Know So Far

Five soldiers have been injured after a mass shooting at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia — the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River.

The suspected gunman is now in custody, and officials say the situation is under control.

According to a statement from the base, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning within the 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) complex. Law enforcement responded to reports of a possible active shooter at 10:56 a.m., and the suspect was apprehended at 11:35 a.m.

All injured soldiers were treated at the scene before being transferred to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care. Their identities and conditions have not yet been released.

This incident is the latest in mass shooting sprees in Midtown Manhattan, at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, and during an after-party for a festival in Los Angeles' Fashion District.

Lockdown and Security Measures

The base confirmed that Fort Stewart was placed on lockdown at 11:04 a.m. during the incident. Three local schools — Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School — were also locked down as a precaution.

Situated about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Fort Stewart houses thousands of soldiers from the US Army's Third Infantry Division and their families. According to official figures, over 10,000 people live on the base or at nearby Hunter Army Airfield, with a combined workforce exceeding 25,000.

'The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete,' the base noted.

Officials React to the Shooting

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp posted on X (Twitter) that he and his family were 'saddened' by the incident and remain in close contact with authorities.

'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,' Kemp wrote.

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock said he was 'heartbroken' by the news, adding: 'I'm monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families.'

While President Trump has yet to comment publicly, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the president had been briefed.

According to the official website of the combined installation, over 10,000 individuals—including soldiers, their families, and Army civilian personnel—live on the grounds of Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield. The combined post has a workforce of more than 25,000 employees.

Despite the incident, Fort Stewart has stressed that the situation is now under control and that it won't pose a threat to the community.

History of Military Base Shoot-outs

As common as mass shootings are in the US, incidents of these happening on a military base have also been frequent in the last decade.

In 2019, Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, a Saudi Air Force trainee, opened fire in a classroom building at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. This then resulted in 3 US sailors killed and eight others wounded, with the additional victims including responding officers. Following this, the Department of Justice officially designated the attack an act of terrorism motivated by jihadist ideology.

Meanwhile, in 2013, Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist and contractor, went on a shooting spree in Building 197 at the Naval Sea Systems Command complex at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Around 12 victims were killed, and multiple others were wounded; Alexis was then killed during an exchange with law enforcement.

Investigation Ongoing

Fort Stewart officials have stressed that there is no ongoing threat to the community. 'The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete,' the base's statement read.

The shooting is likely to fuel renewed debate over security protocols at US military installations — and the growing concern over the frequency of mass shootings across the country.