Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, prompting a temporary lockdown of the Army base. The shooter was arrested at 11:35 a.m. following the incident. The condition of the soldiers and details surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Injured individuals were treated and transported to Winn Army Community Hospital, with authorities stating there is no ongoing threat to the public. The lockdown continued for about one hour, also affecting three nearby schools, which implemented similar safety measures as a precaution.
The shooter was arrested at 11:35 a.m., officials said.
Five soldiers were shot Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia, leading to a lockdown at the Army base before the shooter was arrested.
The injured were treated and then moved to Winn Army Community Hospital, base officials said, adding there's no threat to the community.
The lockdown lasted about an hour, and three schools just outside the base took steps similar to a lockdown as well, 'out of an abundance of caution,' the Liberty County School System said.
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