Fort Stewart shooting prompts security assurances from Redstone Arsenal

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Redstone Arsenal officials are reviewing security protocols and attack response procedures following a shooting at Fort Stewart, Ga., that left five Army personnel wounded by a fellow soldier.

The incident at Fort Stewart prompted a lockdown that lasted several hours Wednesday afternoon after a gunman opened fire on the installation. All five wounded soldiers are expected to survive, according to military officials.

The Fort Stewart shooter is believed to be an active military member who was able to pass through several security checkpoints while carrying a personal weapon, raising concerns about base security protocols across Army installations…

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