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.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.