Five Soldiers Shot After Gunman Opens Fire At Georgia Military Base
Five U.S. Army soldiers were shot Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart, the largest military installation east of the Mississippi River, after a gunman—reportedly another soldier—opened fire in a unit complex. The shooter was apprehended shortly after the incident, but the base remains on high alert as the investigation unfolds.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:56 a.m. at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex. Military police responded swiftly, and the gunman was taken into custody by 11:35 a.m., according to an official statement from Fort Stewart.
The victims were initially treated on base before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital. Their conditions remain unknown at this time, and authorities have yet to release any identifying information about the shooter or the victims.
While the motive has not yet been determined, a U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that the shooter was also a member of the military. Fort Stewart officials stated that no further information would be released until the investigation is complete.
Fort Stewart serves as the headquarters of the 3rd Infantry Division and plays a key role in the Army’s combat readiness. The shooting sent shockwaves through the military community and drew immediate reactions from both state and national leaders.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. 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.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump was briefed shortly after the shooting and is actively monitoring the situation. “The president is being updated regularly and has directed all necessary federal support be made available,” Leavitt said.
The shooting is one of the most serious incidents at a U.S. military base in recent memory and will likely renew calls for improved internal security measures across the armed forces. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have already begun requesting briefings on the incident.
While it remains unclear what prompted the violence, one thing is certain: this tragedy will have far-reaching consequences for Fort Stewart and for the broader conversation around safety on U.S. military installations. The nation now awaits answers—and prays for the recovery of the wounded.
This is a developing story.