Fort Stewart, the largest U.S. Army installation east of the Mississippi River. Credit : Getty

Five Injured in Shooting at Georgia Army Base, Alleged Shooter Arrested

Thomas Smith
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One individual has been taken into custody following a shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, that left five soldiers injured, according to military officials.

The incident triggered an active shooter alert on the morning of Wednesday, August 6, at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield. In a statement released just before noon, base officials reported multiple casualties.

Authorities said they received a report of gunfire at 10:56 a.m. The suspect was apprehended approximately 40 minutes later, at around 11:35 a.m.

All five injured soldiers received initial medical care at the scene and were then transported to a medical facility for additional treatment, according to an updated statement.

As of now, no details have been released regarding the suspect’s identity or possible motive.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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