Fort Stewart, Georgia’s Army has fired five soldiers, according to a statement posted on social media.
A spokesperson said that after an active shooter was discovered on the sprawling Army post, parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were closed on Wednesday.
All personnel in the locked-down area were advised to “stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors,” according to a Facebook post from Fort Stewart’s Facebook page.
Fort Stewart, the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Savannah. Taus of soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division of the Army are based there, along with their families.
All gates on Fort Stewart are currently closed, according to the fort’s social media post.
According to the fort, the shooter was located close to the 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team.
Community Superintendent Brian Perry reported to WTOC-TV that the fort’s three elementary schools are also on lockdown. The Department of Defense estimates that there are nearly 1,400 students in the schools.
The Liberty County School System announced online that three schools close to the base are “taking steps” that resemble a lockdown “out of an abundance of caution.”
According to a statement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, he spoke with responding law enforcement. US Representative In an online post, Buddy Carter claimed to be keeping an eye on the shooting and that Fort Stewart is included in his district.
Source: Aljazeera
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