Crime
1 killed after shooting at Azalea Terrace on Fort Eisenhower, Suspect in custody
According to sources, the shooter has been apprehended, and injuries have been reported.
Fort Eisenhower, GA – A tragic shooting incident prompted a lockdown of Fort Eisenhower on Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and the apprehension of the suspect.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. within a family housing area on the base.
In immediate response to the incident, Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic, commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower, ordered the closure of all gates to ensure the safety of the base community.
“This morning, at approximately 7:50, I closed the gates of Fort Eisenhower in immediate response to a shooting incident that regrettably claimed the life of one person,” Janovic said. “The victim’s name or association will not be shared until proper next-of-kin notification is completed. The family deserves time and privacy to process this tragedy.”
The individual responsible for the shooting was taken into custody.
The lockdown was lifted, and the gates reopened at 9:45 a.m. While normal operations resumed, several activities were canceled in the aftermath of the incident.
The Department of Army Criminal Investigative Division is leading the investigation, working alongside state and federal authorities.
“All indications suggest this was an isolated incident, and there is no remaining threat to our community,” Janovic emphasized.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Janovic highlighted the Army’s commitment to supporting those affected by the tragedy:
“Our focus at this time is providing support to the victim’s family and assistance to anyone impacted by this tragedy. The safety and well-being of our communities, of our soldiers and their families, remains my top priority.”
The Fort Eisenhower community is encouraged to respect the ongoing investigation, as no additional details are available at this time.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.