FORT STEWART SHOOTING: SERGEANT QUORNELIUS RADFORD SHOOTS 5 SOLDIERS IN GEORGIA ARMY BASE

A shocking incident unfolded at Fort Stewart, one of the largest US Army bases, located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, opened fire on fellow soldiers using a personal handgun, injuring five. The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, also known as the “Spartan Brigade,” which is considered the Army’s “most modern land fighting force.”

The injured soldiers were treated on-site and transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care, with three undergoing surgery. Fortunately, all five soldiers are stable and expected to recover, according to Brigadier General John Lubas. “These soldiers, without a doubt, prevented further casualties or wounded,” Lubas said, praising the bravery of the soldiers who tackled Radford.

Radford was apprehended by law enforcement at 11:35 a.m., nearly 40 minutes after the first emergency call. The base was placed under lockdown at 11:04 a.m., with personnel instructed to secure all windows and doors. The lockdown was lifted for the main cantonment area by 12:10 p.m., but the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area remained closed as investigators continued their work.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Radford, who enlisted in January 2018, worked as a supply sergeant and had no combat history. However, he faced an August 20 hearing for driving under the influence and running a red light in May. President Donald Trump condemned the attack, calling Radford a “horrible person.” The FBI is assisting in the investigation, with Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirming their presence at the fort.

This incident has raised concerns about safety and security within the armed forces’ own walls, following a history of deadly attacks on US military bases. In 2009, a US Army psychiatrist killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas. Other incidents include a 2013 shooting at Washington Navy Yard, a 2014 attack at Fort Hood, and a 2019 incident at Naval Air Station Pensacola.