Five American soldiers were injured after an Army sergeant opened fire at a military base in the US state of Georgia before being tackled by other troops.

Officials say the soldier, identified as Quornelius Radford, opened fire with his own personal handgun, and was targeting his fellow troops.

The attack at Fort Stewart, about 240 miles (386km) south east of Atlanta, triggered a lockdown at the sprawling Army base.

All five soldiers who were shot are being treated for their injuries and are in stable condition, according to Brigadier General John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division.

Gen Lubas confirmed the alleged attacker was an active-duty solider, and he had not previously deployed to a combat zone.

He also thanked the "brave soldiers" who intervened and subdued the shooter, adding that they "without a doubt" prevented further harm.

The pistol used in the attack was not military-issued, and officials are investigating how he was able to bring it onto the base.

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Hinesville mayor Karl Riles has expressed sorrow and support after today's shooting.

"Fort Stewart is more than a military installation; it is a vital part of Hinesville," he says in a Facebook post.

"The men and women who serve there are our neighbors, friends, and family. Their safety and well-being matter deeply to us."

About 15,000 active duty soldiers are assigned to the base, according to the a US Defence Department factsheet. They serve at the base, which is also home to 16,000 family members and 4,000 civilian employees.

"As always, the City of Hinesville stands with Fort Stewart, both in times of strength and in times of sorrow,” Riles adds.

Officials have just held a news conference on the shooting earlier today at a US Army base in Georgia. Here's what we learned:

• Five soldiers were injured after a fellow active duty soldier allegedly opened fire on them at the Fort Stewart base in Georgia
• All five are in a stable condition and are expected to recover. Three of them underwent surgery
• The suspect was identified as Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old automated logistics sergeant who is part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team based in Fort Stewart
• Officials did not say how long Radford has been a member of the US Army for, but confirmed he has never been deployed to combat
• Investigators believe a personal handgun was used, not a military-issued weapon
• The suspect was subdued by other soldiers and is now in custody being interviewed by US Army criminal investigators
• A lockdown at the base has been lifted and officials say there is no further threat to the public

Lubas ends by saying soldiers who witnessed the shooting "immediately and without hesitation" tackled the suspect and subdued him, allowing police to take him into custody.

That's the end of the press conference, we'll bring you a round-up of what we learned shortly.

Radford was previously arrested by local police for driving under the influence, a fact not known to US army officials until now, Lubas says.

He also confirms the gun used was not a military-issued weapon and is believed to be a personal handgun.

Investigations are under way into how Radford was able to bring a personal weapon to the base, Lubas says.

The shooting occurred at the suspects' place of work and included his co-workers, Lubas said.

Officials do not have a clear motivation as of yet, though they do not believe the shooting had anything to do with a training event.

General Lubas identifies the suspected gunman as Quornelius Radford, a US Army sergeant who was part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team based in Fort Stewart.

Officials did not say how long Radford has been a member of the military for, but they note that he was not previously deployed to combat.

Radford is in pre-trial confinement, General Lubas says, and is being interviewed by Army criminal investigators.

Lubas thanks the "brave soldiers" who intervened and subdued the shooter, adding that they "without a doubt" prevented further harm.

All five injured soldiers are in a stable condition, he says, with three requiring surgery.

Brigadier General John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, is speaking now.

He says an active duty soldier assigned to Fort Stewart shot and wounded five fellow soldiers. He says all are in a stable condition.

You can watch this press conference live at the top of this page

A press conference is now under way. Stay with us for updates.

If you're just joining us, this is what we've learned so far about the Georgia shooting:

• Five soldiers were injured in an "active shooter incident" at a part of the Fort Stewart base used by the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team earlier today, military officials say
• The suspected gunman was apprehended at 11:35am (16:35 BST)

• Authorities have not confirmed the suspect's identity, but a state representative told CNN it is an Army sergeant
• All five injured soldiers were treated at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital, with two of them transferred to Savannah, a nearby city

• A lockdown across the base sent some workers to rush to a safe room

• Donald Trump and senior US officials have been briefed on the shooting, and the White House is monitoring the situation

We'll know more after the a press conference which is due to start in a few minutes.

We're expecting a press conference on the Fort Stewart shooting at 15.30 ET (20.30 BST).

We'll be listening in and bringing you any new details.

Tom Joyner
Live reporter

As news of a shooting spread, staff working at the Burger King on the military base knew exactly what to do.

Under the watch of their manager, they made their way into the restaurant's safe room – a sealed chamber designed to insulate them from the outside world.

There, unable to hear what was happening above them, they remained glued to their social media feeds, refreshing for updates.

"I pulled them into the room so they don't hear anything," the restaurant's manager says, referring to the sound of gunshots.

"They knew it was an active shooter but they didn't know exactly where."

When it was safe to emerge, their phones started to explode with calls from worried family members.

Outside, a line of customers had formed at the door. Some people sheltered in their cars in the drive-through queue during the ordeal.

"I wasn't worried about the food, I was worried about my crew," she says. "It's my job to keep them safe."

Al Williams, a Georgia State Representative, tells CNN the suspected shooter is an Army sergeant.

"This is heart-breaking, these are the folks that protect us," Williams tells the US network.

Earlier, CNN reported the suspect who has been apprehended was a male Army sergeant.

Williams also says two of the five victims were transferred to Savannah, a larger city.

"I speculate that's because of the nature of the injuries," Williams says, adding that Savannah has a medical trauma centre.

We have an initial timeline of what happened at Fort Stewart today, which was shared by the Hunter Army Airfield on social media.

• 10:56 local time (15:56 BST) - Law enforcement alerted of a possible shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex
• 11:04 - Area put in lockdown
• 11:09 - Emergency medical team sent to treat wounded soldiers, who are later taken to hospital
• 11:35 - Shooter is apprehended
• 12:10 - Fort Stewart lifts lockdown of main area

The Fort Stewart base, including the nearby Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield, is now all clear, the military base says.

We can bring you some images now of the area around Fort Stewart, where five soldiers were shot earlier.

They show emergency responders in the vicinity following the incident.

Image source, Reuters

Image source, Reuters

Image source, Reuters

We've been bringing you the latest lines, including that five US soldiers were shot at the Fort Stewart US Army base earlier.

But there are some details we don't have:

• We don't know the identity of the shooter
• It is unclear how seriously injured the five soldiers are

• The motive behind the shooting remains unknown

Stick with us and we'll bring you the latest.

At nearly 280,000 acres, Fort Stewart is the largest US Army base east of the Mississippi River, according to the US Defense Department.

It is located in Hinesville, a seaside town about 40 miles (64 kilometres) south west of Savannah. The state capital, Atlanta, is 240 miles (368 kilometres) north of the base.

The base is home to 10,000 people, according to a 2023 American Community Survey.

We're hearing from federal officials now.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has posted on Twitter saying US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting.

"The White House is monitoring the situation," she added.