Summary
Five soldiers were shot at the Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia. The base went on lockdown after reports of an active shooter. Local schools nearby also took safety measures.
Key Facts
- Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
- The Army base reported an active shooter situation.
- Parts of the base went on lockdown, and people were told to stay inside.
- Fort Stewart is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River.
- All entrance gates to the base were closed during the lockdown.
- Three elementary schools on base went on lockdown, affecting about 1,400 students.
- Nearby schools outside the base took similar safety actions.
- Georgia's Governor and a US Representative are in contact with law enforcement about the incident.
