Active Shooter Reported at Fort Stewart — Base, Schools on Lockdown; Casualties Confirmed

🚨 Breaking: Active Shooter Incident at Fort Stewart Prompts Base-Wide Lockdown — Multiple Casualties Reported

An active shooter situation is unfolding at Fort Stewart, prompting an immediate lockdown of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2ABCT) area, including Wright and Evans Army Airfields and all Fort Stewart schools.

⚠️ At least four individuals have been transported to the hospital, and one suspect has been identified, according to law enforcement.

📍Diamond, Kessler, and Murray Elementary Schools remain on lockdown. In a statement, Superintendent Brian Perry confirmed:

“There is no immediate threat to the schools at this time. We will send a message when an all clear is announced.”

All Fort Stewart gates are now closed, and the base has issued the following safety directives:

• Lock down all facilities
• Stay indoors
• Secure all windows and doors
• Keep communication lines open for updates
• Report accountability to leadership immediately

Military police and base officials are actively assessing the threat, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.

📢 Stay with WTOC and official Fort Stewart channels for developing updates on this critical situation.