An active shooter situation at Fort Eisenhower Army Base Augusta, Georgialed to the death of one person on Saturday, officials said.
The base went into lockdown shortly before 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, making the announcement via social media to the more than 110,000 people living on base.
“If you are in danger, take appropriate action!” read the message on Facebook.
In a statement, the army base said the victim was shot at a post home and later died.
Soldiers march away at the end of a September 11 memorial ceremony at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP, file)
The base, formerly known as Fort Gordon, said information about the person who was shot would be released after notification of next of kin.
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‘Our focus at the moment is on providing support to the family of the victim and assistance to all those affected by this tragedy,” the base said after the closure notice. “The safety and well-being of our residents – our soldiers and families – remains a top priority.”
The entrance to Fort Gordon, which was renamed Fort Einsenhower, a U.S. Army installation in Augusta, Georgia. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The suspect was taken into custody and localized state law enforcement are investigating the incident.
