Five soldiers have been shot during an active shooter incident at Georgia’s Fort Stewart.
Authorities announced on Facebook that Fort Stewart Commander Colonel William “Gabe” Weaver had issued a lockdown for the base and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. While part of the lockdown has been lifted, it remains in place for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
Army officials say there is no active threat to the community at this time.
Active shooter at Fort Stewart
“Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership,” Army officials wrote on the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page.
Army officials have confirmed that the lockdown was put in place at 11:04 a.m. in response to an “active shooter incident” in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
Authorities say all the soldiers were treated on-site and have been taken to Winn Army Community Hospital for treatment.
Army officials say the shooter was identified and apprehended around 11:35 a.m. Investigators have not released the identity of the suspected gunman or the motive behind the violence.
Law enforcement officers are on the scene. Due to the lockdown, all gates into the Army post are currently closed.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting at the Army post.
The President has been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The White House is monitoring the situation.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 6, 2025
Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School have been placed on soft lockdown, “out of an abundance of caution,” the Liberty County School System said on Facebook.
The Appling County School System says all its schools were placed under a Level 1 lockdown and that they are “closely monitoring the situation and remain in communication with local law enforcement.” The lockdown has since been lifted.
A lockdown that was in place for the three elementary schools at Fort Stewart has been lifted, and school dismissal will be at the normal time.
Georgians react to Fort Stewart shooting
Writing on X, Gov. Brian Kemp said that he and his family are keeping those affected in their prayers.
“As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart,” Kemp wrote. “We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same.”
As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians…
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 6, 2025
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, whose district includes Fort Stewart, said in an online post that he’s monitoring the shooting. A spokesperson for Sen. Jon Ossoff’s office said he was also monitoring the situation closely.
Sen. Raphael Warnock said he was “heartbroken” to learn about the situation.
“I’m monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families,” Warnock wrote.
I’m heartbroken to see the news of an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart today. I’m monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families.
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) August 6, 2025
More on Fort Stewart
Fort Stewart, located southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River.
It is home to the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division.
