ATLANTA – A U.S. Army sergeant opened fire at the Fort Stewart military base in Georgia on Aug. 6, injuring five of his colleagues, before he was subdued by fellow soldiers and taken into custody, military officials said.

The shooting occurred shortly before 11 a.m. local time at the suspect's workplace — the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, according to officials. The incident prompted the base to be briefly placed under lockdown.

Officials did not provide further details on what led to the incident, but Army Brig. Gen. John Lubas said the suspect used a personal handgun, not a military firearm. Fellow soldiers responded swiftly, tackling him to the ground.

"These soldiers, without a doubt, prevented further casualties," Lubas, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewar

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