Breaking News Fort Stewart Lockdown Due to Active Shooter

DEVELOPING STORY: Parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down after an active shooter left at least five soldiers injured. The shooter has been apprehended.@SarahWNews pic.twitter.com/Bgw9iQgc1Q

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) August 6, 2025

Five soldiers have been shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia– but, by the grace of God, all of them are still alive.

My prayers go out to all the victims. 🙏pic.twitter.com/SZHkdedOKY

— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) August 6, 2025

WATCH: Soldiers on base run into shelter amid active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
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— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) August 6, 2025

At least five victims will be taken to Memorial Health, and they are preparing to receive the casualties right now from the active shooting at Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/eR2jCi0zkE

— Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) August 6, 2025

Update 1:00 PM

Hinesville, GA – On August 6, 2025, an active shooter incident occurred at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. Five soldiers were shot in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The soldiers received on-site treatment and were transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care.

Law enforcement was dispatched at 10:56 a.m., and the shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. A lockdown was implemented at 11:04 a.m., with the main cantonment area lockdown lifted at 12:10 p.m. The 2nd ABCT complex remains locked down. Emergency medical personnel arrived at 11:09 a.m. EDT to treat the wounded.

There is no active threat to the community. The incident is under investigation, and no further information will be released until the investigation is complete.

Source: Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield