Fort Stewart Lockdown Amid Active Shooter Situation

Casualties Reported at Georgia Army Base

An active shooter situation has prompted a lockdown at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army installation in Georgia. The Fort Stewart Police Department confirmed the ongoing incident, with casualties reported.

Law Enforcement Responds to On-Post Threat

The installation was placed on lockdown at 11:04 a.m., with law enforcement agencies actively on the scene. Lt. Col. **Angel Tomko**, spokesperson for the Fort Stewart Police Department, stated that the nature of the reported casualties is not yet clear.

The official Facebook page for Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield also confirmed the developing situation, noting, “Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.”

I’ve been in close contact with law enforcement and am heartbroken by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. 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.

— Governor Brian Kemp (@GovKemp) August 6, 2025

FBI Coordinating with Army CID

Federal agents from the FBI’s Savannah, Georgia, field office are en route to Fort Stewart. They are working in coordination with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, an FBI Atlanta spokesperson confirmed.

“The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at the time.”

Georgia Governor **Brian Kemp** expressed his condolences via X, stating he was “saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart.” He added, “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.”

Fort Stewart: A Major Army Hub

Fort Stewart, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, is a critical training and deployment center for active and reserve Army units. It is home to the renowned 3rd Infantry Division.

The post’s website indicates that over 10,000 individuals, including soldiers, their families, and civilian employees, reside on the installation, highlighting the significant population affected by the lockdown. In 2023, U.S. Army bases across the country reported over 1,100 instances of violent crime, underscoring the challenges of maintaining security in such large, populated areas (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program).

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.