Fort Stewart shooting suspect identified as active-duty sergeant, official says; 5 soldiers wounded

[ad_1] 5 troopers have been wounded when an active-duty sergeant opened fireplace on his coworkers Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officers stated. The suspected shooter, who was taken into custody, used his private weapon within the capturing.

Brig. Gen. John Lubas, the fort's commander, informed reporters the wounded troopers have been all in steady situation and anticipated to get well.

The wounded troopers have been handled on web site after which taken to an Military hospital, officers stated. Two of the troopers have been taken to a hospital in Savannah, Georgia, hospital spokesperson Bryna Gordon confirmed to CBS Information.

"There isn't any lively menace to the neighborhood," officers stated on social media.

The incident occurred within the 2nd Armored Brigade Fight Crew space, officers stated.

Legislation enforcement officers responded to preliminary reviews of the capturing at 10:56 a.m. native time, officers stated. The fort was locked down at 11:04 a.m., and the suspect was in custody at 11:35 a.m., officers stated. In accordance with an Military official, the shooter was apprehended by the Military's Felony Investigative Division, which is a federal legislation enforcement company. Officers stated on social media that the fort was "all clear" simply earlier than 2 p.m.

Navy police are positioned outdoors a gate to Fort Stewart in Georgia following an lively shooter incident Aug. 6, 2025. WTOC-TV

The capturing was below investigation, and officers stated no extra data could be launched till the investigation was accomplished.

President Trump has been briefed on the capturing and the White Home is monitoring the scenario, press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on social media. Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth has additionally been briefed on the capturing, a protection official stated.

"Lockdown your facility instantly, keep inside, shut and lock all home windows and doorways," officers stated in an earlier social media put up earlier than it was revealed {that a} suspect was in custody. "Hold phone strains open and report accountability to your management."

Fort Stewart is the biggest Military set up east of the Mississippi River, protecting almost 280,000 acres, based on the Protection Division. Within the 2020 census, the fort had an estimated inhabitants of 8,821 folks. Exterior the fort's entrance gate is the small city of Hinesville, Georgia, situated about 40 miles southwest of Savannah close to the state's Atlantic coast.

The Georgia State Police informed CBS Information it was aiding with securing the perimeter. The FBI stated on social media that its workplace in Savannah was conscious of the capturing and was coordinating with the Military's Felony Investigation Division.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stated in a social media put up that he's involved with responding legislation enforcement.

"We're retaining the victims, their households, and all those that reply the decision to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians all over the place do the identical," Kemp wrote.

Eleanor Watson and Jared Ochacher contributed to this report.

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