Gunman taken into custody
The Fort Stewart Army Base in the US state of Georgia has been locked down under strict security measures.
According to the international news agency, this measure was taken when unknown armed men opened fire at the military base indiscriminately, in which several injured people have been shifted to the hospital.
Police and other relevant agencies reached the spot on the information of the shooting. A suspect has been detained.
The suspect has been transferred to the police station and is being investigated. The identity of the suspect has not been revealed yet, nor has the motive for the incident been determined.
The number of injured is unclear. However, the administration has confirmed that the condition of 5 soldiers is critical.
People present at the military base have been instructed to stay in their rooms and keep doors and windows closed.
A statement posted on Fort Stewart’s Facebook page said the “situation remains unclear” and that authorities were working to determine more details about the incident.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of the US military base and authorities are investigating.
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