The shooting, prompted by an active-duty soldier at Fort Stewart in Georgia, injured five troops who are now in stable condition. The attacker has been taken into custody, and investigations are ongoing regarding the firearm used in the incident.
Shooting Incident at Georgia Military Base Leaves Five Injured
Shooting Incident at Georgia Military Base Leaves Five Injured
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, resulting in injuries to five soldiers; the gunman is now in custody.
Five American soldiers are recovering after a tragic shooting incident at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia, where an Army sergeant opened fire, targeting fellow troops with his personal handgun. The suspect, identified as Quornelius Radford, was contained by other soldiers who intervened during the chaos, preventing further injuries. The attack prompted an immediate lockdown at the base, situated approximately 240 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Brigadier General John Lubas, the commanding officer of the 3rd Infantry Division, gave an update on the five victims, all of whom are in stable condition post-surgery. He emphasized the bravery of the soldiers who subduing Radford, stating they acted with speed and courage. Radford, a member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, has been placed in pre-trial confinement and is currently undergoing interviews by Army criminal investigators. Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting, though it is noted that Radford had a prior DUI arrest that military personnel were unaware of before this incident.
Law enforcement received the emergency alert around 10:56 EST, and by 11:35 EST, the shooter was taken into custody. Eyewitness accounts from civilians on the base describe harrowing moments as they sheltered from the danger. A manager from a Burger King on the base recounted how they took refuge in a designated safe room while monitoring social media for updates on the unfolding events.
In response to the shooting, President Donald Trump vowed that the responsible individual would face full legal consequences for what he termed an "atrocity." Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp has called for community support for the victims and their families. Fort Stewart covers nearly 280,000 acres and hosts around 10,000 personnel, marking it as one of the largest Army bases in the eastern United States, located in Hinesville, near Savannah. The military community, shaken by this incident, is focused on healing and support.
