Active Shooter at Fort Stewart: Georgia Governor Saddened by Ongoing Tragedy

Active shooter incidents have been reported at Fort Stewart, a US Army base located in Georgia, with casualties confirmed according to statements from the Fort Stewart Police Department spokesperson Lt. Col. Angel Tomko and the verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. The exact nature of the casualties remains unclear.

The post on the Fort Stewart’s official Facebook page also revealed that the installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m., with law enforcement on the scene. No further details have been provided by Lt. Col. Tomko.

Fort Stewart is a significant military training and deployment center for active and reserve Army units, and it houses the 3rd Infantry Division. Situated approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, the base has over 10,000 residents, including soldiers, family members, and Army civilian employees, as per its website.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his concerns about the ongoing situation, stating that he is in close contact with law enforcement. He also extended his sympathies to the victims, their families, and everyone who serves in the military, urging everyone across Georgia to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.