Five soldiers have been injured in a shooting at an army base in the US - with authorities placing the location in "lockdown".

"The installation was locked down at 11.04am and law enforcement is on the scene," the Fort Stewart base in Georgia wrote on Facebook.

It said the incident took place at the 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team area and casualties had been reported.

The gunman has been arrested and there is "no active threat to the community", the base added.

"The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete," it said. The lockdown was lifted at 12.10pm.

Governor Brian Kemp said he and his family were "saddened by today's tragedy".

"We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer t

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