Five Soldiers Injured in Active Shooter Incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia
- Rahaman Hadisur
- Aug 30
- 2 min read
Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff
H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA
A shooting at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army installation in southern Georgia, left five soldiers injured on Wednesday morning. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was apprehended swiftly following the incident, according to military officials.
Maj. Charlie Egan, spokesperson for the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, confirmed the active shooter situation unfolded just before 11 a.m. in an area linked to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), a tank unit that had recently returned from deployment in Europe.
“All injured personnel were treated on-site and then transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care,” officials said in a statement posted on Fort Stewart’s official Facebook page. No further details on the conditions of the wounded soldiers were immediately available.
The base was quickly placed under full lockdown, and the shooter was taken into custody by 11:35 a.m., according to the military’s account. However, the section of the base housing the 2nd ABCT remained on lockdown as of 12:30 p.m. EST.
Multiple agencies, including the Hinesville Police Department, responded to the scene and assisted the military in securing the area.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the situation and that the administration was closely monitoring developments.
The incident marks the second shooting within the 2nd ABCT's facilities in recent years. In December 2022, Sgt. Nathan Hillman was shot and killed by another soldier in the same unit’s building complex.
State and national leaders expressed their condolences and called for prayers in the wake of the shooting. “Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, who represents the district encompassing Fort Stewart.
Sen. Raphael Warnock also issued a statement: “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.”
Located in southeast Georgia, Fort Stewart spans 438 square miles an area larger than New York City and serves as home to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division. The installation supports approximately 10,000 residents, including active duty personnel, family members, and civilian employees.
Originally established in 1940 as an anti-aircraft training base, Fort Stewart has evolved into one of the Army’s most significant training and operational hubs.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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