This Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Fort Stewart, located about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Savannah, Georgia, went into partial lockdown following reports of an active shooter, military spokesman Lt. Col. Angel Tomko confirmed.
Fort Stewart is the largest U.S. Army base east of the Mississippi River, home to thousands of 3rd Infantry Division soldiers and their families.
Security measures implemented
Angel Tomko indicated that it is not yet known if there are any injuries or deaths, as the situation was under evaluation at the time of going to press (See video here).
Military authorities ordered all personnel in the affected areas to:
Remain inside buildings.
Close and secure doors and windows.
Stand by for official instructions.
A message on the base’s official Facebook page stressed the importance of following these steps.
In addition, all entrances and exits to Fort Stewart were closed as a precautionary measure.
Importance of being informed
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Para quienes viven o trabajan cerca de Fort Stewart, y especialmente para la comunidad hispana, este tipo de incidentes resalta la importancia de:
Conocer los protocolos de seguridad de bases militares.
Mantenerse informados a través de canales oficiales.
Evitar la propagación de rumores que puedan generar pánico.
Situación en desarrollo
Aunque hasta el momento no se han confirmado víctimas, las autoridades militares están trabajando con agencias de inteligencia y policía militar para monitorear la situación y brindar actualizaciones a medida que haya más detalles.
it is not yet known if there are any injuries or fatalities
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Se espera que en las próximas horas se emita un comunicado oficial más detallado sobre:
Posibles víctimas.
Estado del sospechoso.
Conclusiones preliminares de la investigación.
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