An active shooter situation occurred at Fort Stewart in Georgia, prompting a lockdown and confirming that five soldiers were shot. The sprawling base, which houses the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, instructed personnel in the affected areas to stay indoors, locking all windows and doors. As a result, all gates have been shut. Additionally, local elementary schools within and around the base initiated lockdown measures for safety. Officials, including Georgia's Governor, are in contact with law enforcement as the situation develops.
Five soldiers have been shot at the Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, which has been placed on lockdown after an active shooter was reported.
Fort Stewart, the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, is home to thousands of soldiers and their families.
The lockdown status means that all gates on Fort Stewart are currently closed, and personnel in the area have been instructed to stay inside and secure windows.
Three elementary schools on Fort Stewart are also under lockdown, as well as three schools outside the base, due to the situation.
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