12 Dec 2022 | 04:19 PM UTC
US: Authorities responding to reports of shooting incident at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Fort Stewart, Ga., Dec. 12
FLASH: Police responding to reports of shooting incident at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Fort Stewart, Ga., US, Dec. 12; avoid area.
Event
Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting incident at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Dec. 12. Officials confirmed the incident occurred at a building in the 2nd ABCT complex and that one person has been detained. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties in connection with the shooting.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the area over the coming hours.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.