Crime
1 killed after shooting at Azalea Terrace on Fort Eisenhower, Suspect in custody
Fort Eisenhower, GA – A lockdown was implemented on Saturday morning at Fort Eisenhower following an active shooter incident in on-post housing, resulting in one fatality.
The shooting occurred in the Azalea Terrace housing area, where a person was tragically shot and killed. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed, as notification of next of kin is pending.
Authorities confirmed that the shooter was apprehended, and the incident appears to be isolated with no ongoing threat to the community.
The base was placed under immediate lockdown as the situation unfolded. Reports of an active shooter circulated widely on social media; however, Lesli J. Ellis-Wouters, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, clarified that no additional information regarding an active shooter was available at the time.
By approximately 9:45 a.m., Fort Eisenhower officials issued an “All Clear” message, reopening the gates and confirming that normal operations could resume.
Fort Eisenhower has extended support to the victim’s family and emphasized the availability of assistance for anyone impacted by the tragedy. In a statement, officials reiterated the commitment to the safety of residents and personnel, highlighting their efforts to ensure the wellbeing of the community.
While injuries were reported during the incident, details remain unconfirmed by base officials. Fort Eisenhower authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are expected to release further updates as more information becomes available.
For residents, updates were shared through Fort Eisenhower’s official Facebook page, where it was confirmed that the situation had been contained and that the post had returned to normal operations.
This tragic event underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness. Fort Eisenhower authorities assure the community of their commitment to maintaining safety and security on the base.
Teresa Youngblut faces federal firearm charges linked to the death of Agent David Maland.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Teresa Youngblut, a 21-year-old woman from the Seattle area, has entered a not guilty plea to federal firearm charges related to the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont this January.
Youngblut is accused of using a deadly weapon to assault a Border Patrol agent and discharging a firearm during the incident. The charges stem from a traffic stop in northern Vermont that escalated into a shootout, resulting in the deaths of Agent Maland and Youngblut’s companion, Felix Bauckholt, a German citizen.
During a hearing in Burlington on Friday, Youngblut was ordered to remain in custody. Her next court appearance is set for May 8.
Investigators have revealed that the firearm used in the Vermont shooting was purchased by an individual linked to the December 31, 2022, murders of Richard and Rita Zajko in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Court documents filed by U.S. Attorney Michael Drescher indicate that Youngblut and the gun buyer were in regular contact with a person of interest detained in connection with the Pennsylvania case, who is also being investigated for a separate homicide in California.
Youngblut, a graduate of the prestigious Lakeside School in north Seattle, had filed for a marriage license in November with Maximilian Snyder. Snyder, who also attended Lakeside School, is currently facing charges for the fatal stabbing of a man in northern California.
According to the FBI, Youngblut and Bauckholt had been under surveillance for several days prior to the January 20 shootout. Prior to the incident, the pair had been renting separate units in the same Chapel Hill, North Carolina, neighborhood. The property owner, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, stated that Bauckholt initially rented a unit through Airbnb in July 2023 before moving to a second unit later that year. Youngblut began renting the original unit in November 2024 and had paid nearly $10,000 to extend her stay through March.
The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the connections between the Vermont shooting and other violent crimes across the country.