fort benning

Fort Benning

(John D. Helms)

Shots are believed to have been fired after as many as six people entered the Fort Benning Army base without authorization on Thursday afternoon.

The base is located in Columbus, Georgia, near the Alabama line. Fort Benning police are searching for three to five males who may be armed and are believed to be hiding in the woods on the base, according to a Facebook post from Fort Benning.

One person who discharged a firearm has been taken into custody, the Facebook post said.

The men entered the base in two vehicles, police said. Weapons were recovered from both vehicles.

Base personnel have been urged to remain indoors until the search is concluded.