Fort Stewart Shooting: 5 Soldiers Injured, Suspect Caught/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Five U.S. soldiers were shot in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, prompting a temporary lockdown. The shooter, whose identity has not yet been released, was arrested within 40 minutes of the incident. All victims were taken to military and civilian hospitals, and the base remains under partial lockdown.
Fort Stewart Shooting Quick Looks
- Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
- The shooting occurred at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex.
- Victims were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital.
- Some wounded transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
- The shooter was arrested by 11:35 a.m., about 40 minutes after the incident began.
- Base and nearby schools were locked down for safety.
- The Army is investigating; motive and suspect details are unclear.
- President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation.
- Fort Stewart is home to the 3rd Infantry Division, the Army’s largest post east of the Mississippi.
- Incident draws comparisons to past mass shootings at military bases.
Deep Look
Shooter in Custody After Fort Stewart Incident Leaves 5 Soldiers Injured
FORT STEWART, Ga. — A shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday morning left five soldiers injured and triggered a lockdown across the military base and nearby schools. The suspected shooter was apprehended swiftly, though details about their identity and motive remain under investigation, military officials said.
The shooting took place around 11:00 a.m. in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the sprawling Army installation located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah.
“All soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment,” Fort Stewart officials shared in a Facebook post. “There is no active threat to the community.”
Military and Civilian Hospitals Mobilized
Some of the wounded soldiers were also transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, according to spokesperson Bryna Gordon. While she didn’t confirm the exact number of patients or their conditions, she noted that Memorial is the top trauma center in coastal Georgia.
Shooter Arrested Within 35 Minutes
By 11:35 a.m., just 35 minutes after the first emergency call, the shooter was taken into custody by law enforcement on the base. Officials have not yet released the suspect’s name, rank, or potential motive.
The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team’s complex remains under lockdown while military investigators continue their work.
Schools and Community on Alert
As a precaution, three elementary schools just outside Fort Stewart also enacted lockdown protocols, according to the Liberty County School System, citing an “abundance of caution.” The Department of Defense reports that the schools serve nearly 1,400 students.
Brian Perry, community superintendent of Fort Stewart’s schools, told WTOC-TV that the schools on base remained locked down in coordination with base command.
Presidential Briefing and National Reaction
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident. The president’s national security team is monitoring the situation closely.
History of Violence on U.S. Military Bases
- 2009, Fort Hood: Army psychiatrist killed 13, wounded 30+.
- 2013, Navy Yard: Defense contractor killed 12, later shot by police.
- 2014, Fort Hood: Soldier killed 3, wounded 13, then took his own life.
- 2019, NAS Pensacola: Aviation student killed 3 in classroom attack.
- 2019, Pearl Harbor: Navy sailor fatally shot 2 civilians, then himself.
Each tragedy raised concerns about security on U.S. bases and how to better protect service members from internal threats.
About Fort Stewart and the Spartan Brigade
Fort Stewart, home to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, is the largest military installation east of the Mississippi River. The base hosts thousands of active-duty soldiers and their families.
The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, known as the “Spartan Brigade,” is considered the Army’s “most modern land fighting force.” It was reorganized in 2016 to include over 200 armored vehicles and approximately 4,200 personnel.
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