Crime
Barricaded Suspect Justin Goggans Taken Into Custody After Active Situation at Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. — A major law-enforcement response unfolded at Fort Stewart on Monday afternoon after a man barricaded himself inside a building in the Bryan Village housing area, prompting an immediate shelter-in-place order and basewide lockdown.
At 17:02, Fort Stewart officials issued an urgent alert announcing that the installation was on lockdown due to an unfolding incident in a residential area.
Residents were instructed to remain indoors and avoid the affected zone while military police and local law-enforcement agencies responded.
Officials later confirmed that a shelter-in-place directive had been implemented for the entire post while authorities worked to contain the situation.
Personnel were urged to follow official Fort Stewart–Hunter Army Airfield communication channels for verified updates.
By mid-afternoon, authorities confirmed that the individual had barricaded himself inside a structure within Bryan Village.
The Georgia State Patrol in Rincon reported that shots had been fired during the standoff. A significant law-enforcement presence—military police, GSP units, and local agencies—converged on the scene.
The suspect was identified as Justin Goggans.
According to officials, law enforcement made repeated attempts to de-escalate the situation and negotiate with him.
Family members and close friends also appealed to Goggans on social media, urging him to surrender peacefully.
In a subsequent update, Fort Stewart announced that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted, though residents were still asked to avoid the Bryan Village area due to the active and sensitive nature of the incident.
At 17:50, authorities confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody alive, bringing the immediate threat to an end.
No further details regarding injuries or additional circumstances were immediately released.
Officials continue to urge the public to avoid the area as law enforcement processes the scene and conducts follow-up investigations.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.