One person was killed in a shooting at Fort Eisenhower Army Base in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, officials said.
The base went into lockdown just before 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, an announcement made via social media to the more than 110,000 people living on the base.
“If you are in danger, please take appropriate action!” a message read on Facebook.
The Army base said in a statement that the victim was shot inside a residence on the base and later died.
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Soldiers march at the end of the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia. (Michael Holohan/Augusta Chronicle, via AP, File)
The base, formerly known as Fort Gordon, said information about the person who was shot would be released after next of kin reports.
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In response to the lockdown notice, the base said: “Our focus at this time is to provide support to the families of the victims and to all those affected by this tragedy.” said. “The safety and well-being of our residents – our Soldiers and their families – remains our top priority.”
Entrance to Fort Gordon, a U.S. Army installation in Augusta, Georgia, renamed Fort Einsenhower. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The suspect is in custody and local and state law enforcement are investigating the incident.
