One person has died following an active shooter situation and lockdown at a U.S. Army installation in eastern Georgia on Saturday morning. Fort Eisenhower officials confirmed that the fatal shooting occurred in on-post housing, but the identity of the victim has not been disclosed. The shooter is currently in custody, and authorities have stated that the incident “appears to be isolated.”
The lockdown was initiated around 9 a.m. and was lifted about an hour later, with officials confirming that the “dangerous event” had passed. The gates to the installation, located near Augusta, have since reopened. However, the base canceled activities related to the afternoon’s Army-Navy football game, which is being played outside Washington DC.
Fort Eisenhower’s spokesperson emphasized the safety of its residents and personnel, stating that they are actively supporting…
