An active-duty Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, injuring five soldiers. The shooter, identified as Quornelius Radford, was subdued by fellow troops. The base is under investigation, particularly regarding how Radford accessed a personal handgun.
Soldier Opens Fire at Georgia Base, Leaving Five Injured in Unprecedented Attack
Soldier Opens Fire at Georgia Base, Leaving Five Injured in Unprecedented Attack
The incident at Fort Stewart raises questions surrounding military gun access and mental health support for active-duty personnel.
In an alarming incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, five soldiers were injured when an Army sergeant, Quornelius Radford, opened fire on his fellow troops using a personal handgun. The shooting triggered a base-wide lockdown, with the injured soldiers now in stable condition after receiving medical treatment, according to Brigadier General John Lubas, who commands the 3rd Infantry Division.
The unprovoked attack occurred approximately 240 miles southeast of Atlanta at a military installation that serves as the largest U.S. Army base east of the Mississippi River. Brigadier General Lubas confirmed that the alleged shooter was active-duty and had not previously been deployed in a combat zone. He expressed gratitude toward the soldiers who intervened quickly to tackle and restrain Radford, thereby averting further harm during the situation.
Sgt Radford is currently in pre-trial confinement as military investigators probe the motives behind the attack. He had a previous run-in with local police for driving under the influence, a fact that the military was unaware of before this incident. Three of the injured soldiers have needed surgery, and investigators are looking into how Radford managed to bring a non-military-issued weapon onto the base.
The alarm was raised at 10:56 EST, leading to a rapid police response that apprehended the shooter by 11:35 EST. Employees at a Burger King within the base recounted hiding in a safe room during the lockdown, while a manager expressed concern for her crew’s safety amidst the chaos. Outside, patrons sheltered in their vehicles, anxiously awaiting updates from the unfolding situation.
In response to the shooting, President Donald Trump condemned the violence, labeling it an “atrocity” and assuring that the perpetrator would face justice. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged residents to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers, acknowledging the impact of the incident on military personnel and their communities.
The incident at Fort Stewart has heightened discussions around gun violence in the U.S. military and has opened inquiries about the mental health of service members, emphasizing the need for increased scrutiny surrounding gun access and support systems for active-duty personnel and their well-being.
The unprovoked attack occurred approximately 240 miles southeast of Atlanta at a military installation that serves as the largest U.S. Army base east of the Mississippi River. Brigadier General Lubas confirmed that the alleged shooter was active-duty and had not previously been deployed in a combat zone. He expressed gratitude toward the soldiers who intervened quickly to tackle and restrain Radford, thereby averting further harm during the situation.
Sgt Radford is currently in pre-trial confinement as military investigators probe the motives behind the attack. He had a previous run-in with local police for driving under the influence, a fact that the military was unaware of before this incident. Three of the injured soldiers have needed surgery, and investigators are looking into how Radford managed to bring a non-military-issued weapon onto the base.
The alarm was raised at 10:56 EST, leading to a rapid police response that apprehended the shooter by 11:35 EST. Employees at a Burger King within the base recounted hiding in a safe room during the lockdown, while a manager expressed concern for her crew’s safety amidst the chaos. Outside, patrons sheltered in their vehicles, anxiously awaiting updates from the unfolding situation.
In response to the shooting, President Donald Trump condemned the violence, labeling it an “atrocity” and assuring that the perpetrator would face justice. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged residents to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers, acknowledging the impact of the incident on military personnel and their communities.
The incident at Fort Stewart has heightened discussions around gun violence in the U.S. military and has opened inquiries about the mental health of service members, emphasizing the need for increased scrutiny surrounding gun access and support systems for active-duty personnel and their well-being.
