An active shooter incident has triggered a lockdown at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials said. Officials posted to social media that casualties have been reported and that the situation was ongoing.
The incident happened in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, officials said.
Law enforcement has responded to the incident, officials said. The Georgia State Police told CBS News that the scene was still active and it was assisting with the securing the perimeter.. The FBI said on social media that its office in Savannah was aware of the shooting and was coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division.
The fort was locked down at 11:04 a.m. local time, officials said.
"Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors," officials said in a social media post. "Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership."
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post that he is in contact with responding law enforcement.
"We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same," Kemp wrote.
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