An active shooter situation at Fort Eisenhower Army Base Augusta, GeorgiaOn Saturday, one person was killed, officials said.
The base was closed shortly before 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, with an announcement made via social media to more than 110,000 people living on the base.
“If you are in danger, take action!” Read the message on Facebook.
In a statement, Army base He said the victim was shot in his residence and later died.
Soldiers walk away at the conclusion of a September 11 memorial service at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia. (Michael Holahan/Augusta Chronicle via AP, File)
The base, formerly known as Fort Gordon, said information about the person who was shot will be released after their next of kin are notified.
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“Our focus at this time is to provide support to The victim's family “Assistance is provided to anyone affected by this tragedy,” the base said following the closure notice. “The safety and well-being of our residents – our Soldiers and our families – remains a top priority.”
Entrance to Fort Gordon, renamed Fort Eisenhower, is a US Army installation located in Augusta, Georgia. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The suspect was placed under theoretical and local guard State law enforcement They investigate the accident.
