FORT STEWART, Ga., Aug. 6, 2025 – A U.S. Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, wounding five in an incident that unfolded Wednesday morning. The suspected shooter has been apprehended and is now in custody, with an investigation ongoing into the event and its motives.
The shooting occurred around 10:56 a.m. local time within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) area of Fort Stewart. According to military officials, the suspect, identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, fired his personal handgun at co-workers in what was described as his “place of work.” Radford reportedly shot five soldiers who were immediately treated on-site before being transported for further medical care.
After the shooting, Fort Stewart went into lockdown at approximately 11:04 a.m., which was lifted for the main cantonment by 12:10 p.m. However, the 2nd ABCT complex remained secured as the investigation continues. The suspect was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. following intervention by several soldiers who tackled Radford, an act praised by Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of Fort Stewart and the 3rd Infantry Division, who credited their bravery with preventing further casualties.
Brig. Gen. Lubas revealed that all five wounded soldiers are in stable condition and expected to recover. Two of the victims were transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah—a Level 1 trauma center about 40 miles from the base—while others received treatment at Winn Army Community Hospital located on Fort Stewart. Three of the five wounded required surgical intervention.
Details about how Sgt. Radford brought the personal handgun onto the military base have not been made public, but the Army confirmed that while military personnel may carry legally registered firearms, there are strict restrictions on bringing such weapons onto an installation.
Further details remain sparse, and a clear motive for the attack has not yet been established. Officials confirmed that Sgt. Radford had not previously been deployed to combat zones and is currently held in pre-trial confinement awaiting charging decisions by the Office of the Special Trial Counsel.
Military investigators from the Army Criminal Investigation Division continue to gather evidence and question witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation.
In the aftermath, Fort Stewart leadership is focused on providing support and care for the injured soldiers and their families, as well as the broader soldier community affected by the incident. Families of the victims have been notified and are being assisted through available resources.
This active shooter incident at Fort Stewart has raised concern within the military community and highlights ongoing challenges related to weapons security, mental health, and workplace safety within armed forces installations.
The Army has not provided further updates as the inquiry proceeds, but emphasized that there is no continuing threat to the Fort Stewart community.