Five soldiers were injured and received initial service on the spot; Author of the crime was arrested and is in custody
An Army Military Base in Fort Stewart, Georgia, was banned on Wednesday afternoon after a shot. According to information from the American TV network Fox News, an active shooter was reported in the area of the second armored combat brigade, leading the base to enter Lockdown. All gates were closed and the soldiers were told to house, keeping doors and windows locked. Medical teams were moved to the scene to serve the injured. The shooter was arrested, ending the immediate threat. Five soldiers were injured and received initial care at the base itself and were later transferred to a region hospital for additional care. So far, there are no reports of deaths and has not been confirmed if there was a threat to the civil community around the Military Brigade.
The perpetrator was arrested and is in custody. The shooter’s identity and motivation have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. As a security measure, nearby schools, including three primaries inside the base, were also placed in Lockdown. The precaution was extended to the other neighborhoods of the region. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences through social networks and said he was in contact with the authorities. He also requested prayers for those affected by the incident.
According to White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt, the president is already aware of what happened and the government follows the situation.
With information from Eliseu Caetano
*Report produced with the aid of AI
