5 soldiers shot in shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials say

David Aaro, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug 6, 2025

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ATLANTA — Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, officials said Wednesday.

The U.S. Army base was placed under lockdown at about 11 a.m. and all gates remain closed. The incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.

Personnel were asked to stay inside during the lockdown, which includes the 2ABCT area and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. The base is near Hinesville, about 40 miles from Savannah.

“Lock down your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors,“ the post said in a statement. ”Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership.”

In a statement, Gov. Brian Kemp said his family was saddened by “today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart.” He said his office remains in close contact with law enforcement on the ground.

“We are keeping the victims, their families and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same,” Kemp said.

FBI Atlanta said its Savannah office was aware of the incident and was coordinating with the Army Criminal Investigation Division for “any assistance that might be needed.”

Several Liberty County schools were also placed under lockdown due to the incident, including Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary and Snelson-Golden Middle School.

“We are continuing to work closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students and staff,” the school system said in a statement. “Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our campuses.”

The incident did not prompt a lockdown or high alerts at Fort Benning near Columbus, a spokesperson for that base confirmed.

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