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, whose identity has not yet been released, 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 t...