FORT STEWART, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 5:55 p.m.] WTOC has learned from Fort Stewart officials that law enforcement responded around 4:38 p.m. earlier today to an incident of a “solider in distress.”

Officials say the situation has been resolved and an investigation is ongoing.

Fort Stewart has reached out to confirm that, while an incident occurred, there was no actual shooting.

[UPDATE 5:33 p.m.] The shelter in place order has been lifted, according to Fort Stewart officials.

However, a law enforcement presence remains. Fort Stewart asks for individuals to avoid the area of Bryan Village as there is still an ongoing incident in that area.

A Fort Stewart official has told WTOC that this was an isolated incident contained to Ardennes Ct. on base.

[ORIGINAL STORY] There is currently an active shooter in a residential area of Fort Stewart.

The Hinesville Police Department confirmed this news to WTOC in a phone call just now.

Residents should remain inside their homes and everyone else should avoid the area, if possible.

A shelter in place has been issued on Fort Stewart, according to a social media post. Law enforcement are currently on scene.

Fort Stewart asks individuals to stay indoors and to follow the official Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield channels for updates.

WTOC has a team on the way to the scene and is working to learn more about the situation. This page will be updated as that information becomes available.

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