On August 6, 2025, a shooting at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia, left five soldiers wounded and prompted a swift lockdown of the facility. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:56 a.m. in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, involved an active-duty soldier, identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford, who allegedly opened fire on his coworkers using a personal handgun. All five victims are in stable condition and expected to recover, with three requiring surgery and two transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah for advanced treatment.
Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, confirmed that Radford, an automated logistics sergeant with no prior combat deployments, was subdued by fellow soldiers before being apprehended by law enforcement at 11:35 a.m. The lockdown, which affected the base and nearby schools, was lifted by early afternoon, with no ongoing threat to the community. Authorities are investigating how Radford brought a personal firearm onto the base, where strict regulations typically limit access to weapons. A prior DUI arrest in May, unknown to his chain of command until after the shooting, has also come to light.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the Army Criminal Investigation Division, with FBI support, is leading the probe. President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have been briefed on the incident. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Senator Raphael Warnock expressed their condolences, urging prayers for the victims and their families.
Fort Stewart, located 40 miles southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, housing thousands of soldiers and their families. This incident follows a history of violence at U.S. military bases, including a 2022 shooting at Fort Stewart that claimed the life of Sgt. Nathan Hillman. The event has renewed concerns about safety and security on military installations.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting the affected soldiers and their families while addressing questions about how such an incident occurred on a highly secure base.
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Fort Stewart shooting live updates: Shooter in custody after 5 soldiers shot at Georgia army base
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