Fort Eisenhower was put on lockdown after an active shooter killed one person inside the United States Army installation on Saturday, December 14. More information has come out since, including the identity of the alleged shooter, Natravien Landry, a 25-year-old Army National Guard soldier. Landry allegedly shot Sgt. Andre S. Steward Jr. after finding him in bed with the mother of his child.
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According to a criminal complaint from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Landry entered Fort Eisenhower at approximately 4:45 a.m., where he reported for drill duty and was released at 7 a.m. Thirty minutes later, at 7:30 a.m., Landre allegedly shot Steward at the on-post residence inside the installation.
The witness, identified as Landry's former partner and mother of their child, was now in a relationship with Steward. Landry expressed jealousy toward Steward before. Landry's former partner woke up to a commotion, and saw Landry "near the entrance of the room." Landry would then identify Steward and then allegedly shoot him. Besides the woman, other witnesses include the woman's aunt and sister. They watched Landry force himself inside the residence, according to the complaint.
Fort Eisenhower, Locked Down
Steward, unfortunately, died as a result of his injuries at the Dwight David Eisenhower Medical Center. Authorities would later arrest Landry. He previously escaped the installation and got rid of the pistol he allegedly used to shoot Steward. The court filing states that "Landry admitted to, among other things, shooting Victim."
Many inside the installation were caught off guard and scared after the active shooter alert forced the Fort Eisenhower installation into lockdown. "I was in bed and was awakened by the PA system with an announcement saying not to leave your dwelling," Celestine James, a resident at Fort Eisenhower, told WRDW.
Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic would later address the incident. He is the commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower. "Our Fort Eisenhower team suffered a tragedy this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with a grieving family. I remain focused on supporting anybody impacted - directly or indirectly - by this incident," Janovic said. "I commend the swift action of our entire team and our community partners, who together are committed to safety, security, and care for those in pain."
Authorities charged Natravien Landry with one count of murder at Lincoln County jail. He has a court appearance scheduled on Monday, December 23.
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