Augusta, GA
1 person killed at Georgia Army base Fort Eisenhower during 'active shooter' situation
Fort Eisenhower Main Gate (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
AUGUSTA, Ga. – An active shooter situation at U.S. Army base Fort Eisenhower in Augusta led to the killing of one person Saturday morning.
The base went on lock down before 9 a.m., making the announcement via social media.
“IF YOU ARE IN DANGER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION!” the message read on Facebook.
By 9:45 a.m., personnel were given the all-clear to resume normal operations, and the gates were reopened. Just after 10 a.m., they received the update that all previously scheduled Fort Eisenhower Army-Navy Challenge activities were canceled.
At 11:17 a.m., a spokesperson for the base confirmed that there was a shooter who killed someone in on-post housing. They said they would not be releasing any further information about the victim until their family could be notified and given time to process the tragic enews.
The suspect was reportedly taken into custody and is being investigated by the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and its state and federal partners. There has been no word yet on the suspect’s identity nor motive.
“Fort Eisenhower is actively supporting the victim’s family and assistance will be available to anyone impacted by this tragedy,” the spokesperson said on Facebook. “The safety of our residents and personnel remains our primary concern.”
Fort Eisenhower used to be Fort Gordon. The U.S. Army installation was renamed on Oct. 27, 2023, after Army Gen. and former President Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower.
AUGUSTA, GA September 9, 2022: The entrance to Fort Gordon a United States Army installation located in Augusta, GA on September 9, 2022. Fort Gordon is home to the United States Army Signal Corps, United States Army Cyber Command, and the Cyber Cent
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The Source: The information reported in this story comes from Facebook posts made by Fort Eisenhower on Dec. 14, 2024.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University held its Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday with performances and community support for local veterans.
The university’s wind ensemble performed to honor veterans, while community members spoke at the event. Resources were provided to help veterans know that support is available.
“The gratitude we have for veterans is something that can bring us together regardless of any other affiliation. We can always stand proud to be Americans and thank them for their service,” said Stefane Raulerson, the Director of Military and Veterans Services at Augusta University.
Tuesday’s celebration marked the second event of this type at Augusta University, partnering with the wind ensemble.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta celebrated Veterans Day with a parade in downtown Augusta.
The parade started at 10 a.m. and ended just before 10:30 a.m. on Greene Street.
It was moved this year due to the ongoing construction on Broad Street.
Those involved in the parade were Academy of Richmond County band, Westside High School band, Hephzibah High School band, the Augusta VA, the Augusta Stars, and Mayor Garnett Johnson.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta no longer has the only Chick-fil-A vending machine in the U.S., because now there’s one on Georgia Tech’s campus.
The first one opened a few weeks ago at Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta.
The machines offer the Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap, Southwest Veggie Wrap and two flavors of Waffle Potato Chips.
They are available 24 hours except on Sundays, accepting card payments only.
Both machines are limited-time tests.
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