A shooting at Georgia’s Fort Stewart sent shockwaves through the military community Wednesday morning as five U.S. soldiers were wounded and one suspect was taken into custody.
The attack reportedly unfolded just after 11:00 a.m. in the area occupied by the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. According to early reports, Fort Stewart officials quickly issued a lockdown after what was described as an “active shooter incident” within the base.
FOX News confirmed that the suspect—whose identity has not yet been released—was apprehended by authorities at the scene. The motive and circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation.
Breitbart News had earlier reported that while casualties were initially unconfirmed, local outlet 11 ALIVE later verified that five soldiers had been injured in the attack. The severity of the injuries has not been made public, though all wounded personnel were said to have received immediate medical attention.
The surrounding area was also impacted. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution, but those restrictions were lifted by 12:30 p.m. local time after the immediate threat was neutralized.
This is a developing story, and officials have remained tight-lipped about key details, including whether the shooter had military ties, access credentials, or outside help. Investigators from the Army Criminal Investigation Division are expected to lead the inquiry, with cooperation from local law enforcement and possibly federal agencies.
The attack has already raised serious questions about base security and internal threats within military installations—especially after recent concerns about infiltration, extremism, and lax entry screening on some installations. Fort Stewart, one of the Army’s largest bases, is home to the 3rd Infantry Division and hosts tens of thousands of active duty soldiers and their families.
While many details remain unclear, the incident marks yet another alarming act of violence on American soil targeting servicemembers in what is supposed to be a secure environment.
Officials at Fort Stewart have yet to hold a full press briefing, but a statement from Army leadership is expected later today. Security has reportedly been heightened across the installation, with a renewed review of internal threat response protocols now underway.
As the wounded recover and the investigation unfolds, the attack is sure to spark broader conversations about safety on U.S. military bases, accountability, and the growing need to secure critical facilities against threats both foreign and domestic.
