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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Who is Sgt. Quornelius Radford— the Army soldier behind the Fort Stewart shooting that shocked America?
A typical workday at Fort Stewart, one of the largest U.S. Army installations in Georgia, turned into a shocking scene of violence on August 6, 2025. Sgt. Quornelius Radford , a 28-year-old Army logistics specialist, opened fire inside the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) area, injuring five fellow soldiers. He was quickly subdued by others in the unit and taken into custody. While all five victims are expected to survive, many are still asking: Who is this soldier, and what led him to commit such a brutal act inside his own workplace? What do we know about Sgt. Quornelius Radford? Sgt. Quornelius Radford joined the U.S. Army in January 2018 and had been stationed at Fort Stewart since 2022, according to AP News. His role was as an automated logistics specialist within the 2nd ABCT. Despite holding the rank of sergeant, Radford had never been deployed to combat and had no notable disciplinary history within the military. 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That detail has sparked internal discussion around communication gaps between military leadership and civilian law enforcement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar? Try This Tonight! Cinnamon Help Learn More Undo How did the Fort Stewart shooting unfold? The shooting started around 10:56 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Sgt. Radford reportedly used a personally owned handgun, which is not issued by the military, to fire on his coworkers inside the brigade area. Within minutes, several soldiers responded swiftly by tackling Radford to the ground. He was in custody by 11:35 a.m., according to the U.S. Army's Public Affairs Office. A base-wide lockdown was issued at 11:04 a.m. and lifted gradually by early afternoon, with the 2nd ABCT complex staying secured for longer. Live Events Who were the victims and how are they now? Five soldiers were injured during the shooting. All were active-duty service members who served in the same unit as Radford. According to Fort Stewart officials, the wounded soldiers were given on-site emergency care before being transferred. Three soldiers required surgery Two were moved to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah The remaining were treated at Winn Army Community Hospital As of the latest update, all five were reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover. What could be the motive behind the shooting? Right now, investigators say they have no clear motive. The attack appears to have been targeted, but there's no confirmed information about prior conflicts or threats. The investigation is being jointly handled by the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and the FBI's Savannah field office. Military leaders are also examining Radford's personal history and mental health, although no official statement has been made linking the incident to any specific issues. What has the military and public response been like? Reactions from both military officials and public leaders were swift. The Army commended the quick action of the soldiers who disarmed Radford. President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp were briefed shortly after the event. Kemp wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'We are praying for the wounded and their families and deeply thankful for the fast action taken to secure the base.' Fort Stewart has also increased counseling support for soldiers and their families, and military leadership has promised a full review of safety protocols and mental health support services. Has Fort Stewart seen similar incidents in the past? Fort Stewart, home to the 3rd Infantry Division, is no stranger to tragic events, though shootings like this are rare. Earlier in 2025, the base had faced training-related fatalities and the loss of soldiers overseas, but this kind of internal attack marks one of the most serious security breaches in recent years. The shooting has raised concerns across military communities about stress, internal disputes, and the ease with which personal firearms can be brought onto military property. What happens next for Quornelius Radford? Sgt. Radford remains in military custody, and charges are pending. Once formal charges are filed, more information about the potential consequences he faces—including military court-martial or civilian charges—will be released. The Army has not confirmed whether he will face charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or in civilian court, but legal action is expected soon. FAQs: Q1: Who is Sgt. Quornelius Radford? Sgt. Radford is a 28-year-old Army logistics specialist stationed at Fort Stewart since 2022, accused of shooting five fellow soldiers. Q2: What happened during the Fort Stewart shooting? Radford allegedly opened fire with a personal handgun, injuring five soldiers before being tackled and arrested by his unit.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Who is the solider accused of a mass shooting at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia?
A gunman opened fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia, shooting five soldiers, officials have said. Fort Stewart, located about an hour outside of Savannah, was on lockdown for about an hour Wednesday morning after gunfire erupted on the base, military officials said. Five soldiers injured in the shooting were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital for treatment. The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, has since been apprehended. 'There is no active threat to the community,' officials said. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. What happened? The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, according to the army base. Law enforcement were called to the scene just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. Five soldiers were struck in the gunfire. They have not yet been named. By 11.04 a.m., the army base went into lockdown. Emergency personnel were called to treat the wounded soldiers at 11.09 a.m. About 30 minutes after the base went into lockdown, authorities apprehended the gunman. 'Fort Stewart lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m. 2nd ABCT complex is still locked down,' officials said. The lockdown order extended to the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. The lockdown lasted about an hour, and prompted three schools near the base to also lockdown 'out of an abundance of caution,' the Liberty County School System said. The lockdown, which was lifted just before 2 p.m., coincided with students' first day back in the classroom after summer break. The fort's three elementary schools, which have nearly 1,400 students, were also on lockdown, according to the Department of Defense. Authorities are investigating the incident. What do we know about the suspected shooter? The shooter was a soldier, a law enforcement official told CNN. The suspect has not yet been identified. The motive behind the attack and the suspect's relationship to the army base are not immediately clear. What happened to those injured? Five soldiers were shot during the incident, officials said. All five were treated at the base before some were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital. Some of the wounded were also taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, a top-level trauma center. It was not immediately clear what condition the soldiers were in. Georgia lawmakers monitor shooting Leaders in Georgia say they are monitoring the shooting that happened at Fort Stewart. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in a statement said he was 'saddened' to hear about the tragedy. 'As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today's tragedy at Ft. Stewart,' he wrote on X. 'We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same.' Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock said he was 'heartbroken' to see the news, writing on X, 'I'm monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families.' Republican Rep. Rich McCormick also wrote on X that he was monitoring the situation and that his 'heart is with the entire community.' Republican Reps. Mike Collins and Marjorie Taylor Greene shared their prayers for the soldiers and their families. 'Thank you also to the first responders on base and medical personnel who swiftly and valiantly acted to save lives and end the threat. As the investigation unfolds we hope for swift justice for the shooter,' Collins wrote on X. 'Please join me in a prayer for the safety of everyone at Fort Stewart,' Greene wrote. What is the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team? The Army's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team was created in 2016 after over 200 vehicles were added to an infantry unit of roughly 4,200 soldiers, the Associated Press reported. The team, also known as the 'Spartan Brigade,' has been deemed the 'most modern land fighting force' by the Army. Fort Stewart trains and deploys active and reserve Army units, primarily members of the 3rd Infantry Division. Authorities investigate The FBI responded to the military base Wednesday afternoon and was working in coordination with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, CNN reported. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also responding to the shooting, the agency wrote on X.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Five US soldiers hospitalised after shooting at Fort Stewart army base in Georgia
By Dakin Andone, Jason Morris, Sara Smart, Ryan Young, Mark Morales, CNN Casualties have been reported amid a lockdown at the US Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, after a Fort Stewart police spokesperson confirmed 'there is an active shooter". Photo: CNN/File via CNN Newsource Five soldiers were shot in a shooting incident at the US Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, according to a verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart and the associated Hunter Army Airfield. The nature of the soldiers' injuries was unclear. All were taken to Winn Army Community Hospital, the post said. There is no threat to the community, the post added, noting the shooter has been apprehended. Two law enforcement officials previously told CNN the shooter is no longer a threat. The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the fort, according to a post on the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page. Law enforcement responded to reports of a possible shooting at 10:56am (2.56am NZ time), and the installation went into lockdown eight minutes later, the post said. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 am (3.35am NZ time), the post said. The 2nd ABCT complex remains on lockdown, though Fort Stewart has lifted the lockdown in other areas. Lieutenant Colonel Angel Tomko, the Fort Stewart Police Department spokesperson, earlier confirmed "there is an active shooter," but would not provide further details. The investigation is ongoing, according to the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield page. The US Army's Fort Stewart trains and deploys active and reserve Army units and is home to the 3rd Infantry Division. It is about 40 miles (64km) southwest of Savannah, Georgia. Fort Stewart is associated with the Hunter Army Airfield, which is in Savannah itself. More than 10,000 people - soldiers, family members and Army civilian employees - reside on Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield property, according to the combined post's website. The combined post employs more than 25,000 people. Agents from the FBI's Savannah, Georgia, office are responding to Fort Stewart and coordinating with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, according to an FBI Atlanta spokesperson. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said on X he was in "close contact" with law enforcement, saying he was "saddened by today's tragedy at Ft. Stewart". "We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same." - CNN
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia: Officials say no active threat
Five soldiers have been shot after a gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, sending the sprawling military base into sudden lockdown. The reservation, home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, was locked down following reports of an 'active shooter' just after 11 a.m. local time Wednesday. Officials announced that the suspect has been apprehended and taken into custody around half an hour later, though a motive for the shocking attack is still unknown. 'Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area,' an update on the base's official social media read. All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. 'There is no active threat to the community.' The statement added that law enforcement was dispatched for a possible shooting in the 2nd ABCT complex at just before 11 a.m with the suspected shooter apprehended around a half hour later at 11:35 a.m. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m. Fort Stewart said that the incident remains under investigation, with no additional information released until the investigation is complete. Following the initial reports of a shooter, those residing on the base were ordered the stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors, and report to the appropriate leadership. The lockdown order extended to the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Footage shared online on TikTok by a resident of the base showed soldiers running out of the barracks and round the side of a building to take cover. Located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Fort Stewart is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, with the site stretching about 39 miles across from east to west, and 19 miles from north to south. FBI Atlanta confirmed that agents from its Savannah office were aware of the situation and was coordinating with the Army Criminal Investigation Division. President Donald Trump has also been briefed on the incident, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reacted to the unfolding incident, writing on X: 'As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today's tragedy at Ft. Stewart. 'We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same.' Congressman Buddy Carter, who represents Georgia's 1st district said he too was monitoring the situation. 'Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community,' Carter wrote on X. Nearby schools were also placed into light lockdown following the news, including those in the Appling County School System. 'Out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with our commitment to student and staff safety, all Appling County Schools are currently in a Level 1 lockdown,' officials said. The school lockdown was lifted shortly after.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Five soldiers rushed to hospital after Fort Stewart active shooting with suspect caught by officials within minutes
FIVE soldiers have been shot after an active shooter opened fire at a US Army base. The base was put on lockdown after gunfire erupted at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia on Wednesday morning. Advertisement 1 The shooting broke out at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday morning Credit: WSAV Police responded to a shooting in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 a.m., according to a statement from the base. Facilities at the base and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield were put on lockdown at 11:04 am, officials said. The soldiers who were shot were all hospitalized. The shooter was taken into custody at 11:35 pm. The gunman's name hasn't been released. Advertisement The lockdown is now lifted after soldiers were warned to stay inside and lock their doors. Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School were all placed on soft lockdown out of precaution, the Liberty County School System said on Facebook. Fort Stewart Schools are now in secure status, meaning no one will enter or leave the school, but school activity can continue, according to Community Superintendent Brian Perry. Perry said there is no immediate threat to any of Fort Stewart's schools at this time. Advertisement Fort Stewart, about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River. More than 15,000 soldiers and their families are housed there. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said on social media that he's monitoring the situation as it unfolds. Advertisement "As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today's tragedy at Ft. Stewart," Kemp wrote on X. "We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same." Fort Stewart's statement Fort Stewart issued the following statement after five soldiers were shot in an active shooter situation on Wednesday: Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There is no active threat to the community. Law enforcement was dispatched for a possible shooting in the 2nd ABCT complex at 10:56 a.m. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and Fort Stewart lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m. 2nd ABCT complex is still locked down. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m. The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete. Source: Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield Senator Raphael Warnock said he is also aware of the situation. "I'm heartbroken to see the news of an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart today," Warnock shared on X. Advertisement "I'm monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families." The victims haven't been identified. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
