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The Guardian
4 days ago
- The Guardian
Sergeant in custody after shooting five soldiers on Georgia base, army says
An active-duty soldier opened fire at Fort Stewart military base in south-east Georgia on Wednesday, wounding five other soldiers before being taken into custody. All victims are in stable condition and expected to recover. Three of the soldiers required surgery, and two were transferred to Memorial Health University medical center in Savannah, the top-level trauma center for coastal Georgia. Brig Gen John Lubas, commander of the third infantry division and Fort Stewart-Hunter army airfield, said at a press conference on Wednesday that the alleged shooter was 28-year-old Sgt Quornelius Radford, who was assigned to Fort Stewart. 'The shooting occurred at the soldier's place of work,' Lubas said. 'It did involve his co-workers. We're still not certain about the motivations, but again, he's been interviewed by army investigators, and we believe we'll gain more information here shortly.' Parts of the base had been locked down earlier on Wednesday after a shooter was reported on the sprawling army post, a spokesperson said. The base later issued an all-clear, and gates were reopened at Fort Stewart, Wright army airfield and Evans army airfield. Lubas said soldiers in the area who witnessed the shooting 'immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier, subdued him. That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody.' The base said in a Facebook post that the shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. 'All soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment,' the base said. Lubas confirmed the shooter did not use a military weapon. 'We believe it was a personal handgun,' he said. Located about 40 miles south-west of Savannah, Fort Stewart is the largest army post east of the Mississippi River. It is home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the army's third infantry division and family members. Almost 9,000 people live on the huge Fort Stewart base, according to Military OneSource, a defense department program. Hinesville, the city outside the front gate in Liberty county, is estimated to have a population of about 35,000 people indicating what a dominant influence the military base is in the area, and more than 18,000 military retirees live within a 50-mile radius. The sprawling army complex includes schools for service members' families, and stores and recreational services across the area. Three schools nearby had also ordered a lockdown following the base shooting. The lockdown was lifted at around noon local time, shortly after it emerged that the shooter had been apprehended and was no longer considered a threat to the community. During a White House event, Donald Trump called the Fort Stewart shooting an 'atrocity' and said the shooter would be 'prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law'. 'The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families, and hopefully they'll fully recover,' Trump said. An FBI spokesperson said that their Savannah satellite office 'is aware of the incident at Fort Stewart and is coordinating with Army Criminal Investigations Division for any assistance that might be needed'. The AP reports that Radford enlisted in January 2018. He worked as a supply sergeant and has not been faced a 20 August hearing in Hinesville, a small town near the base, on accusations of driving under the influence and running a red light just after 1am on 18 May, according to a citation and court filing. He was given a blood test and released on a $1,818 bond, records show. The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, said she had been briefed on the shooting and would be closely monitoring the situation. Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp, posted on X saying he and his wife and daughters were saddened by the shooting. '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.' Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia, also posted an expression of sympathy in the wake of the shooting. 'I'm heartbroken to see the news of an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart today,' Warnock said on Wednesday. 'I'm monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families.' A previous shooting had taken place at Fort Stewart, when an army sergeant was killed in 2022. Sgt Nathan Hillman, a 30-year-old from Pennsylvania, and an Afghan veteran, died during the shooting on 12 December 2022. Reuters and the Associated Press contributed reporting
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
5 soldiers injured in shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia
Five soldiers were shot in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, the base said. The shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area was reported at 10:56 a.m. and a suspect was apprehended at 11:35 a.m., Fort Stewart said. "There is no active threat to the community," the base said. Victims are en route to the regional trauma center, Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, hospital officials told ABC News. Fort Stewart is about 40 miles southwest of Savannah. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on social media, "We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers." President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
One person dead due to heart complications "exacerbated" by Oglethorpe Mall shooting
One person has passed away from the July 2 Oglethorpe Mall shooting due to non-gunshot-related medical complications. Olislene 'Tina' Smith died around midnight, late July 3 or early July 4, to heart complications "exacerbated" by the shooting incident, according to a Savannah Police Department press release. Additional details on injuries or complications sustained at the shooting were not able to be provided Friday morning, said SPD Public Information Officer Stephanie Selander. Smith is the first announced death resulting from the shooting, which sent shockwaves through Chatham County into Thursday. Smith was also one of three individuals who sustained non-gunshot-related medical complications from the incident. Each of those people were transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center after the shooting. Witness account: Witness says Oglethorpe Mall security responded "almost immediately" to Wednesday's shooting Three other victims had non-life-threatening-gunshot wounds and were transported to Memorial after the shooting as well. Gunshot wound victims included two adult males and one male juvenile, according to an SPD press release. No charges have officially been brought related to the shooting, but SPD said in the press release it "will be working closely with the Chatham County District Attorney's Office in the coming days to determine appropriate charges and to whom." Update on charges: Previously reported charges from Oglethorpe Mall shooting won't be pursued "at this time" Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones held a press conference Thursday and said the mall shooting will take "highest priority" in her office upon law enforcement's completion of the investigation. That investigation is ongoing. SPD says anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD mobile app. This is a developing story. Evan Lasseter is the city of Savannah and Chatham County government reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at ELasseter@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Individual dies after Oglethorpe Mall shooting "exacerbated" heart issue
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
School's out but the heat is up! How to keep your kids safe
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – When the sun is shining, kids love to play, but the temperature is rising – and heat danger and exhaustion can happen fast. It is important to keep them cool and hydrated as children's bodies heat up three to five times faster than the average adult. Be careful on the playground. high temperatures and the beating summer sun can heat up the equipment and burn children's skin. The temperature on my WSAV Weather App says 84 degrees. The temperature of the slide with my thermometer says 121 degrees! That's about a 35 degree temperature difference so always make sure to check playground equipment before children climb or sit. Dr. Ashley Cheek, Pediatrician at Memorial Health, says 'The playground equipment looks the same all year round, but depending on what the weather is that day, it can be very hot and can cause really severe burns. even third degree burns.' To avoid injuries or burns, make sure to plan time outside away from the heat of the day or in the shade. The best time to be outside would be in the morning or the evening. Dr. Ashley Cheek also says 'I think it's an important point and especially for the summer is when you're going to the park, try to go before 10am or after 4pm. Those are the best times as far as sun exposure for kids. Playground equipment in direct sunlight also causes a risk of heating up quickly or even slowly and still causing damage.' If you have to be outside during the heat of the day when the sun is the highest in the sky, the best way to check equipment is with the back of your hand. It's less tough making it easier to feel the heat. It's also easier to pull your hand away to avoid getting burned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘The sooner you can stop the bleeding, the faster you can save lives,' experts say
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Impact Program and Memorial Health teamed up Thursday to put on a 'Stop the Bleed' course as a part of Trauma Awareness Month. 'Stop the Bleed' is a two-hour hands-on course where instructors went through a step-by-step what to do in a situation where someone is bleeding heavily. May is Trauma Awareness and Stop the Bleeding Month. Registered nurse Keith Dawson went through a A-B-C method which means alerting 911, find the bleeding and compressing the wound. 'I'm holding direct pressure for 10 minutes,' Dawson said, 'it looks like it stopped, so I kind of take a peek, I think I'm okay. I decided to walk away and do something else. All of a sudden, my victim moves, coughs or sneezes anything to change that pressure in their body and they pop the clot, and they are bleeding again.' The Injury Prevention Disaster Management Coordinator at Memorial Health, Emily Burnside said that the course is often taken by coaches, police officers and parents but she recommended it for everyone. 'You do not have to be a clinician to help save lives, you can be out in the public and we want to kind of empower our community to know that,' Burnside said. Memorial Health offers this course year-round, and they said they recommend everyone to have a bleeding control kit handy, especially with hurricane season right around the corner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
