COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - State officials have released statements regarding a shooting that happened on Ft. Stewart military base Wednesday.

Fort Stewart officials said in a press conference Wednesday afternoon that the alleged shooter is an active soldier on the base. He is now in custody and is awaiting trial.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement on his X account stating that he is “saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart.”

Congressman Sanford Bishop also released a statement on his Facebook account stating that he is “alarmed and saddened” following the incident.

U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock says he’s grateful for local and federal law enforcement who responded quickly to the scene.

“I join all Georgians in praying for the five injured soldiers, their famili

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