Base Shooting

A U.S. Army sergeant allegedly shot and wounded five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday. 

The suspect, a 28-year-old automated logistics sergeant with no combat history, reportedly used his personal handgun. Law enforcement was dispatched to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 a.m., the base was locked down by 11:04 a.m., and the suspect was in custody by 11:35 a.m. Three of the wounded required surgery; all are in stable condition and expected to recover.

Other soldiers “immediately intervened” and “without a doubt, prevented further casualties.” Officials say the suspect had a previous DUI arrest that was unknown to his chain of command. 

The FBI and the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident; a motive has not been identified.

RADIATE HOPE
Even in the most structured and disciplined places in this world, sin and brokenness—and their painful consequences—are still present. But Christians can find hope in the promise that one day, the consequences of brokenness will be no more and all will be made right. 

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.” 
Revelation 21:4 (CSB) (read full passage)