5 soldiers shot in active shooter incident at US Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia

5 soldiers shot in active shooting incident in Georgia

As many as five soldiers were shot in an active shooter incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, the verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart and the associated Hunter Army Airfield said on Wednesday.

"The Commander has issued a Lock Down in the 2ABCT area in place order for Fort Stewart including Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership. For information updates monitor social media outlets,” Hunter Army Airfield confirmed on social media.

The post did not mention about the nature of the injuries that the soldiers suffered but said that all the injured were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital.

Following the incident, community Superintendent Brian Perry issued a statement to Kessler Elementary School, Murray Elementary School, and Diamond Elementary School.

“Per DOD alert the commander of Fort Stewart has issued a lock down. Diamond, Kessler, and Murray Schools are all in a lock down at this time. There is no immediate threat to the schools at this time. We will send a message when an all clear is announced," Perry said.

Police said that there is no threat to the community and noted that the shooter has been apprehended. CNN reported that two law enforcement officials said that the shooter is no longer a threat.

The military base was put under lockdown while the officials were in the process of searching for the active shooter. The post from the military base had mentioned casualties being reported. The shooting that took place at Fort Stewart, 240 miles (386km) south east of Atlanta, it had said.

"We are currently assessing the situation, but we can confirm an active shooter," Lt. Col. Angel Tomko told the Associated Press earlier.