An active shooter incident shook the Army base Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday morning, leaving one person dead. The tragedy led to a swift lockdown of the base, which is home to over 110,000 residents, including soldiers and their families.
The lockdown was announced just before 9 a.m. local time through a post on the base’s social media. The message was clear and urgent: “IF YOU ARE IN DANGER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION!” This prompted immediate safety measures across the base.
Fort Eisenhower, which many might remember as Fort Gordon, shared that details about the person who lost their life would be made public once their family had been notified. In a heartfelt statement, the base emphasized their priority during this difficult time. “Our focus right now is on supporting the victim’s family and offering help to anyone affected by this tragedy,” they shared. “The safety and well-being of our Soldiers and Families are always our top priority.”
The suspect responsible for the shooting was quickly taken into custody. Local and state law enforcement agencies are now digging into the details of what happened to piece together the full story.
This heartbreaking incident has left the community at Fort Eisenhower shaken, but the swift response and the focus on supporting those affected highlight the base’s commitment to its people during such a challenging time.
