Crime
5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, Suspect in custody
FORT STEWART, Ga. – An active shooter incident occurred Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart, Georgia, resulting in five U.S. Army soldiers being wounded, military officials confirmed.
The shooting took place in the area of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2nd ABCT) complex.
According to officials, emergency personnel were dispatched at 10:56 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. and is currently in custody.
All five injured soldiers received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care.
No fatalities among the 5 Soldiers shot in today’s shooting incident at Fort Stewart according to U.S. officials.
According to a U.S. official, the shooter involved in today’s incident was a male soldier.
Fort Stewart officials enacted an installation-wide lockdown at 11:04 a.m. as a precautionary measure.
The lockdown for the main cantonment area was lifted by 12:10 p.m., though the 2nd ABCT complex remains secured as the investigation continues.
Fort Stewart Officials Confirm Active Shooter Incident
Ft Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at this time. pic.twitter.com/A4Gx84ickb— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) August 6, 2025
Some victims were also transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, a designated regional trauma center.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Additional information will be released pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Liberty County Schools Issue Soft Lockdown Following Fort Stewart Incident
In response to the active shooter situation at Fort Stewart, several Liberty County schools have been placed on a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure.
The schools affected include:
- Button Gwinnett Elementary
- Joseph Martin Elementary
- Snelson Golden Middle School
District officials are actively coordinating with local law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. We appreciate your continued patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our campuses.
This remains a developing story.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.