Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia have been locked down Wednesday (August 6, 2025) after an energetic shooter was reported on the sprawling Army put up, a spokesperson stated.
Casualties have been reported after the incident, Fort Stewart stated in a Facebook put up on Wednesday (August 6, 2025).
“The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene,” it stated, including the incident passed off in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team space.
No additional info was instantly accessible, together with on the variety of casualties and their severity.
Fort Stewart stated in the Facebook put up that “casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.” It’s unclear whether or not casualties embrace accidents, deaths or each. “We are currently assessing the situation but we can confirm an active shooter,” Lt. Col. Angel Tomko stated.
Fort Stewart additionally advised all personnel in the locked down space to “stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.”
Located about 64 km southwest of Savannah, Fort Stewart is the biggest Army put up east of the Mississippi River. It’s residence to hundreds of troopers assigned to the Army’s third Infantry Division and relations.
“Due to the lockdown status all gates on Fort Stewart are currently closed,” the fort stated on social media.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp wrote on X that he and his household have been “saddened by today’s tragedy” on the base.
“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,” he added.
