New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Five US soldiers were injured in a shooting incident at Fort Stewart, the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River, on Wednesday morning. The suspected shooter, a fellow soldier, was taken into custody within an hour of the attack, military officials confirmed.

According to a Facebook post from Fort Stewart, the incident occurred around 10:56 am. ET in the area of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. The base was placed under lockdown at approximately 11:04 am., and the suspect was apprehended by 11:35 am.

All five injured soldiers received immediate on-site treatment and were then transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care, Fort Stewart stated. Officials added that there is no active threat...