Five soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, the base said in a social media post.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said.

Fort Stewart said in a Facebook post that “casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.” It’s unclear whether casualties include injuries, deaths or both.

“We are currently assessing the situation but we can confirm an active shooter,” Lt. Col. Angel Tomko said.

A post on Fort Stewart’s Facebook page told all personnel in the locked down area to “stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors