FORT STEWART, Ga. (WSAV) — Five soldiers were shot Wednesday during an active shooter situation at Fort Stewart in Georgia, authorities with the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield have confirmed. The suspected shooter has been taken into custody, and there is no longer a threat to the community, authorities said.

Officials said the soldiers received treatment on-site and have been moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment.

Law enforcement was first notified of a possible shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex shortly before 11 a.m. ET Tuesday. Roughly 40 minutes later, the suspected shooter was taken into custody.

The shooting prompted lockdowns in the 2nd Brigade area, separate from the main Fort Stewart area, which is located roughly 40 miles southwes

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