Army sergeant in custody after 5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart motive remains unknown

On August 6, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, opened fire at Fort Stewart, Georgia, injuring five soldiers before being subdued by fellow service members. The shooting occurred shortly before 11 a. m. at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, leading to a temporary lockdown of the base.

Radford was arrested at 11:35 a. m. , and officials confirmed he used a personal handgun, not a military firearm. All five injured soldiers are in stable condition, with two transported to a trauma center for treatment. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and military officials have not speculated on possible reasons.

Radford had been stationed at Fort Stewart since 2022 and was not previously deployed to combat. He was recently arrested for driving under the influence, which was unknown to his chain of command until after the incident. The FBI is providing investigative support as local law enforcement agencies respond to the ongoing situation.