Updated at 1510 EST
**A law enforcement official has stated the suspect is a 28-year-old male Army sergeant**
FORT STEWART, Ga. — Five soldiers were wounded Wednesday morning in an active shooter incident on Fort Stewart, according to official Army sources. The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2ABCT) area near Wright and Evans Army Airfield, prompting a full base lockdown and a large law enforcement response.
Military police and Fort Stewart emergency services responded to the incident at 10:56 a.m., and the shooter was apprehended without further violence by 11:35 a.m.. All five wounded soldiers were initially treated on-site before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care. Three of the five wounded soldiers are in more critical condition and are expected to be transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Two soldiers have reportedly already arrived—one in the morning and the other around 2 p.m.—while the third is still en route. The drive from Fort Stewart to Savannah takes approximately an hour. According to local reporters, the soldiers were originally scheduled to be airlifted but were transported by ground due to adverse weather conditions.
Dr. William J. Bromberg, a trauma surgeon with Memorial Health University Physicians – Trauma and Surgical Care in Savannah, spoke to local reporters outside the hospital about the treatment of the wounded soldiers. While he did not provide details on their conditions, he emphasized the hospital’s role as the only Level 1 trauma center between Charleston and Jacksonville, serving as the primary facility for critical cases across the region.
“There’s a hole, there’s a hole—and anything in between those holes is going to have a hole in it,” Dr. Bromberg said, describing the nature of gunshot wounds. “We’re very good at stopping that bleeding. Patients can receive blood within 2 to 5 minutes, and we can begin operating in less than 15 minutes.” As of now, no official updates have been released regarding the soldiers’ medical status.
🚨 BREAKING: Soliders run to shelter as active shooter situation at Fort Stewart unfolds
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 6, 2025
They are STILL on lockdown, as a potential SECOND shooter could be in the vicinity
MULTIPLE casualties reported
Pray for our troops 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/zUlm0bUe5p
Lockdown and Response Timeline
Shortly after the shooter was reported, Fort Stewart issued a base-wide lockdown at 11:04 a.m., instructing all personnel to shelter in place, secure doors and windows, and report accountability to leadership.
By 11:40 a.m., all gates into the installation were closed. Simultaneously, local schools—including Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School—were placed on soft lockdown due to proximity to the installation.
Wider Response and Statements
The FBI’s Savannah office is coordinating with Army CID as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials have emphasized there is no current threat to the surrounding community.
Political leaders at both the state and federal level quickly responded:
- Rep. Buddy Carter: “Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community.”
- Gov. Brian Kemp called the shooting a “tragedy,” saying, “We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers.”
- Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns echoed the sentiment, calling for continued support for the Fort Stewart community and responders.
The base’s DoDEA schools were also placed under lockdown as a precaution, though officials confirmed there was no direct threat to those facilities.
Incident Under Investigation
As of this report, no information about the shooter’s identity, motive, or the specific unit involved has been released. Army officials have confirmed that the incident is under investigation and that no further details will be made public until the investigation is complete.
Fort Stewart, home of the 3rd Infantry Division, is one of the U.S. Army’s largest installations east of the Mississippi and has played a central role in deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over the past two decades.
This is a developing story. The Salty Soldier will continue to report updates as new information becomes available.
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