What We Know About the Fort Stewart Shooting That Injured Five Soldiers
On August 6, 2025, a distressing incident occurred at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia. At 10:56 a.m. EDT, reports surfaced of gunfire in the area housing the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team WikipediaReuters. Within minutes, the base instituted a lockdown at 11:04 a.m., and the alleged shooter was apprehended by 11:35 a.m. after being tackled by fellow soldiers ReutersWikipediaThe Guardian.
The suspect has been identified by Army officials as Sergeant Quornelius Radford, a 28‑year‑old automated logistics specialist who has served at Fort Stewart since 2022 and had never deployed to combat WikipediaNewsweekThe GuardianAP News. Radford allegedly used his own personal handgun—not a military-issued weapon—to carry out the attack within his workplace. Authorities are investigating how he obtained and brought the weapon onto the base, and Radford had a prior DUI charge in May that was reportedly not reported to his command until after the shooting AP NewsNewsweekThe Guardian.
Five soldiers were injured in the incident. All were treated on-site and then transported off-base: two were taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, a Level 1 trauma hospital, while the other three remained under care at Winn Army Community Hospital on post WikipediaFOX 5 AtlantaAP News. Three underwent surgery. Officials—including Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division—confirmed that all victims remain in stable condition and are expected to fully recover FOX 5 AtlantaThe GuardianAP NewsPolitico.
Federal agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and Army CID, are assisting in the ongoing investigation. The motive remains unknown, and investigators are continuing interviews and evidence review. Radford is now held in pretrial confinement, awaiting charges via the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel NewsweekWikipediaAP NewsPolitico.
Local and national leaders responded swiftly. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he and his family are “saddened” and asked Georgians to keep the victims and military families in their thoughts and prayers ReutersThe GuardianAxios. President Trump was briefed on the incident; the White House confirmed he called the shooter a “horrible person” and praised the swift response by soldiers and law enforcement WikipediaThe Washington PostNewsweekPolitico.
The rapid response by nearby soldiers—who subdued the suspect—and law enforcement prevented further casualties. Brig. Gen. Lubas commented that their actions “without a doubt prevented further wounded or lost lives” FOX 5 AtlantaPoliticoABC News.
As officials continue to piece together motive and security lapses, the episode raises broader questions about base access, personnel screening, and mental health protocols within the military. With the investigation underway, Fort Stewart continues operations after lockdowns were lifted by early afternoon—but the community remains shaken.
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