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Fort Stewart Shooting Injures Soldiers as Base and Schools Stay Under Lockdown

After neutralizing the assailant, investigators are probing how the shooting disrupted base operations

Overview

  • The base and surrounding Liberty County elementary schools were placed under lockdown on the first day of classes
  • Law enforcement confirmed the shooter has been neutralized and no longer poses a threat
  • At least four soldiers sustained serious injuries and were evacuated to nearby hospitals
  • The incident occurred in the area housing the Second Armored Brigade Combat Team
  • Army and local authorities are securing the scene and assessing impacts on military operations and the wider community