Summary

  • Five soldiers have been shot at a US Army base in the state of Georgia, officials say

  • Authorities say the shooter has been apprehended and there is no longer an active threat to the community

  • The military base has said it has the "all clear", several hours after the incident

  • The soldiers have been taken to hospital and their condition is unknown

  • Authorities were alerted to the incident at 10:56 local time (15:56 BST)

  • People on the base were told to stay inside and lock their windows and doors

Emergency crews respond to shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia

Live Reporting

Edited by Brandon Livesay and Jemma Crew

  1. Suspect is an Army sergeant, local politician says

    Al Williams, a Georgia State Representative, tells CNN the suspected shooter is an Army sergeant.

    "This is heart-breaking, these are the folks that protect us," Williams tells the US network.

    Earlier, CNN reported the suspect who has been apprehended was a male Army sergeant.

    Williams also says two of the five victims were transferred to Savannah, a larger city.

    "I speculate that's because of the nature of the injuries," Williams says, adding that Savannah has a medical trauma centre.

  2. Suspect caught 39 minutes after shooting reported

    We have an initial timeline of what happened at Fort Stewart today, which was shared by the Hunter Army Airfield on social media.

    • 10:56 local time (15:56 BST) - Law enforcement alerted of a possible shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex
    • 11:04 - Area put in lockdown
    • 11:09 - Emergency medical team sent to treat wounded soldiers, who are later taken to hospital
    • 11:35 - Shooter is apprehended
    • 12:10 - Fort Stewart lifts lockdown of main area

  3. Fort Stewart base 'all clear', military base says

    The Fort Stewart base, including the nearby Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield, is now all clear, the military base says.

  4. First images following shooting at Fort Stewart

    We can bring you some images now of the area around Fort Stewart, where five soldiers were shot earlier.

    They show emergency responders in the vicinity following the incident.

    Law enforcement officers stand on a street corner in Georgia.Reuters
    A fire engine drives down a road in Georgia.Reuters
    Police vehicles wait at an intersection in Georgia.Reuters

  5. What we don't know

    We've been bringing you the latest lines, including that five US soldiers were shot at the Fort Stewart US Army base earlier.

    But there are some details we don't have:

    • We don't know the identity of the shooter
    • It is unclear how seriously injured the five soldiers are
    • The motive behind the shooting remains unknown

    Stick with us and we'll bring you the latest.

  6. Sprawling base is among largest in the country

    At nearly 280,000 acres, Fort Stewart is the largest US Army base east of the Mississippi River, according to the US Defense Department.

    It is located in Hinesville, a seaside town about 40 miles (64 kilometres) south west of Savannah. The state capital, Atlanta, is 240 miles (368 kilometres) north of the base.

    The base is home to 10,000 people, according to a 2023 American Community Survey.

    Aerial view of Fort Stewart Army Base

  7. Trump has been briefed on the situation

    We're hearing from federal officials now.

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has posted on Twitter saying US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting.

    "The White House is monitoring the situation," she added.

  8. Georgia governor 'saddened' by shooting

    Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has reacted to this morning's shooting.

    In a post on X, Kemp says he is in touch with the law enforcement and praying for victims.

    "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 writes.

    "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."

  9. Military base confirms five soldiers were shot
    Breaking

    Five soldiers were shot in an "active shooter incident" at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, which is part of the Fort Stewart Army base, earlier today.

    Confirming the incident on its Facebook page, officials at the base said the injured soldiers were treated by emergency personnel on-site and moved to hospital for further treatment.

    It says the gunman was apprehended at 11:35am local time and there is "no active threat to the community".

    The incident remains under investigation. We'll bring you more information as soon as we have it.

  10. Five soldiers injured at Fort Stewart base
    Breaking

    Five soldiers were injured in the shooting at the US Army base. We will have further details soon.

  11. Military base confirms shooting and casualties

    The shooting was confirmed by the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield's official Facebook page.

    The airfield is part of the wider Fort Stewart base. The post says: "Fort Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.

    "The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at the time.

    "Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing."

  12. Casualties reported after shooting at US Army base

    A military base in Georgia has been put into "lockdown" after reports of an "active shooter".

    The Fort Stewart US Army base in Georgia has reported casualties, though it is unclear how many people have been injured or killed.

    Details are still emerging from this incident - we will bring you updates here.