Fort Stewart, a US military base in Georgia, is currently on lockdown following an incident involving an active shooter, with reports of casualties emerging.
Military Base in Georgia Under Lockdown After Shooting Reports
Military Base in Georgia Under Lockdown After Shooting Reports
A shooting incident triggers heightened security measures in Georgia’s Fort Stewart military base.
The lockdown began at 11:04 EST (16:04 GMT), as officials confirmed the presence of an active shooter. Although details regarding the number of people injured remain unclear, Lt. Col. Angel Tomko addressed the media, stating that the situation is still under assessment. Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp expressed his solidarity with the victims and their families through a social media post, urging citizens to keep those involved in their thoughts and prayers. Congressman Buddy Carter, who represents the district that includes Fort Stewart, shared prayers for both the victims and law enforcement actively responding to the crisis. As law enforcement works to secure the area, further information is expected to be released as the situation develops.
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