Fort Liberty officials issued a statement confirming they are aware of a situation involving an armed individual in the vicinity of the 82nd Airborne Division.
The XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty acknowledged the situation in an official statement, stating they are “aware of an armed individual in the 82nd Airborne Division area.”
Emergency services have described the situation as “active but contained,” indicating that while the individual has not yet been apprehended, there is no immediate threat to the wider community.
Emergency responders and military law enforcement have been deployed to the scene. Security measures have been heightened across the installation to ensure the safety of personnel and operations.
Fort Liberty’s leadership is closely coordinating with emergency services to address the ongoing situation.
Additional details regarding the armed individual, their identity, or potential motive have not yet been disclosed.
While officials have not issued a lockdown for the installation, they are urging all personnel and residents to remain vigilant and adhere to any directives from emergency services or military police.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops. Fort Liberty has emphasized its commitment to the safety and security of its personnel and surrounding community.
For ongoing information, individuals are advised to monitor official channels and report any suspicious activity immediately to Fort Liberty’s emergency hotline.
