Fort Eisenhower, a U.S. Army base located in Augusta, Georgia, reported that one person was shot and killed in on-post housing after the area was placed on lockdown due to an active shooter situation.
The update was shared on the base's Facebook page. No details about the victim have been disclosed at this time.
"Fort Eisenhower was locked down this morning due to an active shooter. A person was shot in on-post housing and later died. No information regarding the victim will be released until next-of-kin notification takes place."
The Fort Eisenhower post also mentioned that they have a suspect in custody and are focused on supporting the victim's family:
"The suspect is currently in custody and Army CID is actively investigating alongside state and federal partners. The incident appears to be isolated. The post gave the ‘All Clear’ and re-opened the gates at approximately 9:45 a.m. Fort Eisenhower is actively supporting the victim’s family and assistance will be available to anyone impacted by this tragedy."
Fort Eisenhower first shared news about the incident on their Facebook page. The post read:
"LOCK DOWN! LOCK DOWN! EXECUTE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURES ON THE INSTALLATION IMMEDIATELY! IF YOU ARE IN DANGER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION!"
However, just an hour after their alert post, they posted another note saying:
"ALL CLEAR! ALL CLEAR! The dangerous event has passed. All personnel can resume normal operations at this time. ALL CLEAR! ALL CLEAR! END OF MESSAGE. Message Issued by Fort Eisenhower Installation Operations Center"
In cooperation with state and federal partners, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation.
What is Fort Eisenhower?
Fort Eisenhower serves as a key training hub for military signal and cyber operations, hosting the United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence, the Signal and Cyber Regiments, and the National Security Agency (NSA) in Georgia. It plays a crucial role in preparing military personnel from all branches in cyber and communications operations.
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The base is located within a few hours of Georgia's coast, the bustling city of Atlanta, and the scenic mountains. It was originally known as Camp Gordon and was re-assigned as Fort Eisenhower in the fall of 2023.
Established in July 1941, Fort Eisenhower originally functioned as a training facility during World War II, preparing troops from the 4th and 26th Infantry Divisions and the 10th Armored Division. The base was named after LTG John Brown Gordon, a distinguished Georgian who served as a soldier, legislator, and businessman. After World War II, the base transitioned into a U.S. Army Personnel and Separation Center.
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