Mass Shooting at Fort Stewart Army Post in Georgia
A distressing incident of a mass shooting was reported from the Fort Stewart army post in Georgia, leaving several soldiers injured. The attack occurred on Wednesday, with the shooter later being apprehended by law enforcement officials. The area was put on alert, and lockdowns were imposed. Five personnel of the US Army were taken to the Winn Army Community Hospital after sustaining injuries.
Key Takeaways:
- The shooting incident occurred at the Fort Stewart army post in Georgia, which is home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the US Army's 3rd Infantry Division and their family members.
- Five personnel of the US Army were injured in the incident and were taken to the Winn Army Community Hospital.
- The shooter has been apprehended by law enforcement officials and is no longer a threat.
- Three elementary schools in the area, with a total of 1,400 students, were put on lockdown due to the incident.
- Community Superintendent Brian Perry and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released statements expressing concern and sadness over the incident.
- The US FBI's office in Savannah and the Army Criminal Investigation Division are coordinating efforts to investigate the incident.
Statistics:
- 5: Number of personnel of the US Army injured in the shooting incident.
- 1,400: Total number of students in the three elementary schools put on lockdown.
- 3rd Infantry Division: The US Army division stationed at Fort Stewart army post.
- 5,000+?: Approximate number of soldiers and family members residing at Fort Stewart army post.
Sources:
- CNN
- Local media reports
- Facebook post by the US Army
- Statement by Army Lt. Colonel Angel Tomko
- Statement by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
- X (formerly Twitter)