Parts of Fort Stewart went on lockdown Wednesday at 11:04 a.m. due to reports of an active shooter in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Law enforcement are on the scene.

“Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors,” the Commander said in a Hunter Army Airfield Facebook post. “Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership.”

Here’s what to know.

5:09 p.m. | Update on soldiers wounded in Fort Stewart shooting

All five of the wounded soldiers in a shooting on Fort Stewart Wednesday morning are in stable condition, according to Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the U.S. Army base who took command less than two weeks ago.

Two of the five soldiers were transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center, which was poised to activate its Mass Casualty Response Team and did not have to as the suspected gunman, Sgt. Quornelius “Quan” Radford of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat team, was taken into custody at 11:35 a.m., within half an hour after shots were first reported.

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4:05 p.m. | Brig. Gen. John Lubas gives statement

During a press conference hours after the shooting, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said this is still an ongoing investigation, but gave more details on the suspect shooter: Sgt. Quornelius Radford of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat team. He is from Jacksonville, FL and was first assigned to Fort Stewart in 2022. He is being held on-site with Army Criminal Investigation Division. Lubas could not give a motive, but said this was not related

3:30 p.m. | Press conference live stream from Fort Stewart. Watch here:

2:58 p.m. | Suspect was a soldier

The suspected shooter at Fort Stewart was a soldier, Quornelius Radford, officials confirmed. The same officials said the shooter was a 28-year-old who was arrested in May at a traffic stop for driving under the influence

2:35 p.m. | One U.S. Army specialist shares experience during Fort Stewart shooting

A U.S. Army specialist not authorized to speak on behalf of the army shared his experience of this morning’s active shooter lockdown at Fort Stewart.

He approached the Savannah Morning News Wednesday afternoon around 1:50 p.m. in the parking lot of the Subway sandwich shop just outside the fort’s main entrance. 

The specialist, originally from Florida, said he has been stationed at the base for the past five years.

He said around 11 a.m. word started to spread among his peers that there was an active shooter on base. He said they stopped their work and headed for the supply bays within the main complex. He said a lack of specific details being communicated through a text message app, had many people “running, just scattering.”

He said about two hours lapsed before they received information that the active shooter had been detained, though the lockdown had been lifted around 12:10 p.m. “Information passes really slowly,” he said. He did acknowledge that most people were not on their phones checking for updates, though, because, as things calmed down, they began to assist the supply team with inventory as they waited for official updates.

He said the official updates came at about 1 p.m., which was when he also learned the situation had occurred at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Annex. An official army public information officer confirmed, the annex is part of Fort Stewart but requires individuals to leave the main campus and reenter through the annex’s separate security gate.

— Joseph Schwartzburt, Savannah Morning News

2:30 p.m. | No active threat at Fort Stewart Army base

The shooter in the Wednesday morning Fort Stewart incident was apprehended by law enforcement at 11:35 a.m., according to the base’s public information officer.

There is no active threat to the community at this time, and at 1:50 p.m., Fort Stewart, Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield were cleared.

Five soldiers were shot and treated on-site before being moved to the Winn Army Community Hospital.

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— Destini Ambus, Ansley Franco, Jillian Magtoto, Savannah Morning News

SHOOTING UPDATE: Fort Stewart shooting suspect apprehended after injuring five soldiers

2:24 p.m. | Homeland Security monitoring Fort Stewart

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X that she has been briefed on the Fort Stewart shooting and is actively monitoring the situation.

“We are praying for the victims and their families,” she wrote.

1:53 p.m. | School lockdowns near Fort Stewart being lifted

Multiple schools in and around Fort Stewart went into temporary lockdowns as a shooting unfolded at the sprawling military base.

Three schools serving the children of military personnel at Fort Stewart went into lockdown Wednesday morning, according to a Department of Defense Education Activity alert. During the lockdown no one could enter or leave the schools, though teaching continued, the alert said. Around 12:30 p.m., the lockdown was lifted.

In Liberty County, where most of the base is located, two elementary schools and a middle school went into a soft lockdown “out of an abundance of caution,” the district said in a statement on social media. It was students’ first day back in school after summer break.

In Appling County, over 20 miles from Fort Stewart, all of the county’s schools were placed under a level 1 lockdown before it was lifted around 1 p.m., the school system said on social media.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today

1:25 p.m. | Hinesville Police give update on Fort Stewart shooting

In a post on Facebook made just before 1 p.m., the Hinesville Police Department reported that the scene at Fort Stewart is secure and there is no evidence to suggest any ongoing or further active threat.

Hinesville Police said they and other local law enforcement agencies are assisting Fort Stewart Law Enforcement, but all questions or information regarding this incident should be directed to the installation’s officers.

12:55 p.m. | Georgia leaders react to Fort Stewart shooting

Gov. Brian Kemp said “As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. 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.”

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter said “Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community.”

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins also asked for prayers for soldiers and first responders, adding that he was waiting for more information on the incident.

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said “I’m monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our service members, staff, and their families.”

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12:44 p.m. | FBI working with local police and Army

12:37 p.m. | Active shooter confirmed on Fort Stewart Army Base

All gates on Fort Stewart were closed as a result of the incident.

Fort Stewart is located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah and is the largest Army instillation east of the Mississippi River.

This is a developing story.

— Ansley Franco, Savannah Morning News

More on this developing story: Active shooter confirmed at Fort Stewart

12:25 p.m. | Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart

Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There is no active threat to the community.

Law enforcement was dispatched for a possible shooting in the 2nd ABCT complex at 10:56 a.m. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m.

The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and Fort Stewart lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m. 2nd ABCT complex is still locked down.

Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m.

The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete.

The Deep South Connect Team consists of Ryne Dennis, Miguel Legoas and Vanessa Countryman. It is a member of Gannett/USA Today.