Five soldiers were injured during a shooting at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, but all are in stable condition and expected to recover. The attack happened when a U.S. Army sergeant opened fire at approximately 10:56am. The base was placed on lockdown and the suspect was apprehended within 39 minutes. Initial treatment was provided to the victims at the scene before they were transported for further care. Fort Stewart is the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River, hosting approximately 21,200 soldiers and ongoing safety concerns.
Five victims of the shooting at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield are in stable condition and expected to recover, although three required surgery following the incident.
The shooting occurred at 10:56am local time, prompting a lockdown of the base shortly after. Law enforcement responded quickly, and the suspected shooter was apprehended at 11:35am.
Brigadier-General John Lubas confirmed the swift response by other soldiers who tackled and subdued the attacker, resulting in the suspects' arrest and stabilization of the victims.
Fort Stewart, the largest US Army base east of the Mississippi River, has around 21,200 full-time soldiers and has faced multiple fatal incidents this year.
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