5 soldiers shot at military base in Georgia; suspected shooter apprehended

At least five U.S. soldiers have been shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, and the suspect in the shooting was reportedly apprehended.

The base went into lockdown after reports of an active shooter at about 11 a.m. Casualties were confirmed, but the number of casualties had not yet been reported. Schools in the area were also locked down.

'Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.'

The fort released a brief statement on its Facebook page.

"Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There is no active threat to the community," the statement reads .

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