Fort Stewart mass shooting: Videos show active shooter alert, airfields and schools on lockdown

Georgia's Fort Stewart went under lockdown on WeFort Stewartdnesday amid active shooter reports

Updated on: Aug 6, 2025, 21:32:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Georgia's Fort Stewart went under lockdown on Wednesday amid active shooter reports. Authorities said on Facebook that Fort Stewart Commander Colonel William "Gabe" Weaver has issued a lockdown for the base and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Meanwhile, locals posted several videos on social media, showing chaos.

Reports of a mass shooting came from Fort Stewart, Georgia (X)

“The Commander has issued a Lock Down in the 2ABCT area in place order for Fort Stewart including Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership. For information updates monitor social media outlets,” Hunter Army Airfield confirmed on social media.

The statement, however, did not mention any shooting. Community Superintendent Brian Perry issued a statement to Kessler Elementary School, Murray Elementary School, and Diamond Elementary School.

“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," Perry said.

Locals reported hearing gunshots. But no information on the reported shooting or an active shooter is available yet.

“I was going to leave Fort Stewart and all Holy Hell broke loose! I can’t leave. They made me turn around at a gate that’s not that easy to turn an 18 wheeler around at. They had rifles and looked nervous. I asked them what I should do. All they told me was to turn around find somewhere to park. MP’s and police, and ambulances began going everywhere. So, I parked at the Army Exchange . Only place I knew to go. The base is now a ghost town. It’s an active shooter/s,” one person noted on Facebook.

Fort Stewart, southwest of Savannah, is the largest US Army post east of the Mississippi River and home to the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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