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Fort Stewart shooting details; Lockdowns lifted, 5 soldiers shot, all clear given


HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) – [UPDATE 2:23 p.m. 8/6/2025] Mayor Karl Riles of the City of Hinesville has released the following statement concerning the Ft. Stewart shooting incident earlier today:

[UPDATE 2:11 p.m. 8/6/2025] Maj. Charlie Egan has confirmed that there will be a press conference at 3:30 p.m. today on the Ft. Stewart active shooter incident.

WTOC will be on the scene and will continue to provide details as they become available.

[UPDATE 1:56 p.m. 8/6/2025] Fort Stewart, Wright Army Airfield, and Evans Army Airfield is all clear, according to a social media post.

Gates are once again open following the shooting at Fort Stewart earlier today.

[UPDATE 1:50 p.m. 8/6/2025] Liberty County School System has also lifted its soft lockdown following the Fort Stewart shooting.

In a press release, Liberty County said, “There is no threat to schools based on the information provided by local law enforcement authorities.”

“Our number one priority is — and always will be — the safety of our students and staff,” the press release stated. “If you have any questions, please contact the Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office.”

[UPDATE 1:35 p.m. 8/6/2025] WTOC has reached out to Senator Jon Ossoff’s office, who provided the following statement regarding today’s active shooter at Fort Stewart:

[UPDATE 1:26 p.m. 8/6/2025] At least one person who was wounded during the Fort Stewart shooting earlier today has arrived at Memorial Hospital, WTOC has confirmed.

Ft. Stewart shooting victim arrives by ambulance(WTOC)

[UPDATE 1:15 p.m. 8/6/2025] Appling County Schools have now also lifted their lockdown following the shooting at Fort Stewart.

Additionally, the Hinesville Police Department also released a statement about the active shooter incident at Ft. Stewart on social media, which can be read below:

[UPDATE 12:56 p.m. 8/6/2025] Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has also provided a statement on the Ft. Stewart shooting via social media.

[UPDATE 12:46 p.m. 8/6/2025] White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a message on X saying the president has been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart.

“The President has been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The White House is monitoring the situation,” wrote Karoline Leavitt.

[UPDATE 12:39 p.m. 8/6/2025] Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield has provided an update on social media to the active shooter situation earlier today.

[UPDATE 12:30 p.m. 8/6/2025] The lockdown has been lifted for schools on Fort Stewart, according to a DoDEA Alert.

“The lock out/secure status for schools has been lifted. All schools, Diamond, Kessler, and Murray are now in normal operations. School dismissal will be at normal time.”

[UPDATE 12:20 p.m. 8/6/2025] According to Community Superintendent Mr. Brian Perry, Fort Stewart Schools are now in, “LOCK OUT/Secure status. This means NO one will enter or leave the school at this time, however, teaching and learning will continue. There is NO immediate threat to any of our schools at this time.”

[UPDATE 12:14 p.m. 8/6/2025] Appling County Schools said they are aware of an ongoing active shooter situation at Fort Stewart.

“Out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with our commitment to student and staff safety, all Appling County Schools are currently in a Level 1 lockdown. We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in communication with local law enforcement. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,” wrote Appling County Schools.

Additionally, Rep. Buddy Carter, Savanah Mayor Van Johnson and the FBI have also provided statements about the active shooter at Fort Stewart.

[UPDATE 12:07 p.m. 8/6/2025] Ft. Stewart has been under lockdown status for over an hour. WTOC has crews on the way to the scene and Governor Brian Kemp has issued a statement on social media:

[UPDATE 11:57 a.m. 8/6/2025] Liberty County Schools have also gone on “soft lockdown” in response to the active shooter at Ft. Stewart.

Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School are all currently on lockdown.

[UPDATE 11:51 a.m. 8/6/2025] Ft. Stewart has said that casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing, in a post on social media.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Commander of Fort Stewart has issued a lockdown in the 2ABCT area of Fort Stewart including Wright and Evans Army Airfield, as well as the Fort Stewart Schools.

Law enforcement has confirmed there is an active shooter on the scene. Four people have been taken to the hospital and one suspect has been identified by law enforcement.

Community Superintendent Brian Perry issued a statement to Kessler Elementary School, Murray Elementary School, and Diamond Elementary School which reads:

Per DOD alert the commander of Fort Stewart has issued a lock down. Diamond, Kessler, and Murray Schools are all in a lock down at this time. There is no immediate threat to the schools at this time. We will send a message when an all clear is announced.

WTOC has contacted Ft. Stewart and was told that they are assessing the threat and will provide updates as they become available.

The 2nd Brigade area is also on lockdown and all gates on Fort Stewart are currently closed.

Fort Stewart officials advise the community to lockdown facilities immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.

They say to keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership.

This is an ongoing story and this page will be updated as more information becomes available. Stick with WTOC as this story develops.





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