Summary
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, and the shooter has been arrested. The base went into lockdown, but officials say there is no threat to the community now. Some nearby schools also took safety measures.
Key Facts
- Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
- The shooter has been arrested and there is no current threat to the community.
- Parts of Fort Stewart were locked down as a precaution.
- The incident occurred in the area of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.
- Fort Stewart is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River.
- Three elementary schools on the base and some nearby schools went into lockdown.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter are monitoring the situation.
