Posted on 08/06/2025 11:13:18 AM PDT by Red Badger
FORT STEWART, Ga. (WSAV) — UPDATE (1:57 p.m.): Ambulances have arrived at Memorial Health.
(1:51 p.m.): Fort Stewart, Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield is all clear according to a social media post.
(1:49 p.m.): Liberty County School System announced the soft lockdown has been lifted. There’s no threat to the county’s schools.
(1:28 p.m.): 3 of the 5 shooting victims were taken to Memorial Health via ambulance. Georgia State Patrol is escorting the ambulance. Appling County Schools Level 1 lockdown has been lifted.
At 12:35 p.m., the shooter was apprehended. Five soldiers were confirmed to have been shot, according to Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. Four soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There’s no active threat to the community.
At 12:06 p.m., Appling County School System placed Level 1 lockdown: “We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in communication with local law enforcement.” The lockdown was lifted at 1:28 p.m.
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At approximately 11:58 a.m., Maj. Charles Egan confirmed casualties. Some victims were taken to Memorial Hospital.
Liberty County Schools placed a soft lockdown, including Button Gwinnet Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary and Snelson Golden Middle School. The lockdown was lifted as of 1:49 p.m.
At approximately 11:40 a.m., Maj. Charles Egan, confirmed an active shooter at Fort Stewart. Casualties are still being assessed.
Lt. Col Angel Tomko, Division PIO said it occurred in the 2d Brigade area located off of highway 144 near Sunbury Road. The brigade, which is not located on the main Fort Stewart area, is currently locked down as well as Wright Army Airfield which is located about 3 miles from sm2d brigade.
Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield (FSHAA) Commander has issued a lock down in the 2ABCT area.
The lockdown includes Wright and Evans Army Airfield.
FSHAA confirmed through Facebook that Fort Stewart DoDEA schools are on lockdown as well. However, there is no immediate threat to the schools.
WSAV has crew on site.
“Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership,” FSHAA said on a Facebook post.
This is an ongoing situation. WSAV will keep you updated as information becomes available.
Transtifa?
Where soldiers are likely not armed.
Any guesses regarding the suspect’s background?
Every now and then it happens. Why act like it is such a big deal?
“Any guesses regarding the suspect’s background?”
With V2K it would not matter...
Hamas supporter?
>>Any guesses regarding the suspect’s background?<<
My guess....the religion of piece
“The identity of the suspect and the circumstances around the shooting remain unclear,”
is it them again?
Black?
Muslim?
Tranny?
Two of the Above?
All of the Above?....................
Good guess................
:: Transtifa? ::
Either that or Aloha Snackbar, reminiscent of Ft. Hood.
And Clinton had banned weapons on base, must be stored. No individual carry.
Thanks for local news link . I always check for that and FR.
FORT STEWART SHOOTING | LATEST:
- 5 soldiers injured at military base in Ga.
- No fatalities thus far
- Shooter, an Army sergeant, in custody alive
- Awaiting press conference
Most likely.
"Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6 to begin the process of separating from the armed forces or risk being booted out, according to a memo signed Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Reserve troops have until July 7. After those dates, the services will begin involuntarily booting out transgender troops."
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-05-08/transgender-troops-ban-pentagon-17729409.html Source - Stars and Stripes
I’d say yes in this case.
That’s what I was thinking as well..............
Remember the rule. The longer the ID remains unknown, the more likely it is the perp is not white.
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