Five American soldiers were injured at Fort Stewart, Georgia, when an Army sergeant opened fire during an assault that has shocked the military community. Quornelius Radford, an active-duty soldier, reportedly used his personal handgun to target fellow troops before being subdued by other soldiers. The incident led to a lockdown at the base, located around 240 miles southeast of Atlanta, as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Brigadier General John Lubas, head of the 3rd Infantry Division, reported that all five injured soldiers are in stable condition, with three having undergone surgery. The alleged shooter, Radford, is currently in pre-trial confinement, and authorities are conducting interviews to determine the motive behind the attack. Prior to the shooting, Radford had a record of a driving under the influence arrest, a detail that had not been disclosed to military officials before the incident.
The situation unfolded quickly; law enforcement received reports of the shooting at 10:56 EST and detained Radford by 11:35 EST, less than 40 minutes later. As the chaos erupted, employees at a Burger King on the base took shelter in a secure room. The manager recounted the distressing experience of keeping her staff safe while they awaited further updates and monitored social media.
President Donald Trump, addressing the situation, emphasized the need for accountability, labeling the incident as an "atrocity" and vowing that the perpetrator would face the consequences of the law. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp offered prayers for the victims and their families, urging the community to come together during this difficult time.
Fort Stewart, which spans nearly 280,000 acres and houses close to 10,000 personnel, is the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River, situated in Hinesville, approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah. Investigators are looking into how Radford managed to access a non-military firearm on base, as the inquiry continues amidst rising concerns over gun violence within military environments.
Brigadier General John Lubas, head of the 3rd Infantry Division, reported that all five injured soldiers are in stable condition, with three having undergone surgery. The alleged shooter, Radford, is currently in pre-trial confinement, and authorities are conducting interviews to determine the motive behind the attack. Prior to the shooting, Radford had a record of a driving under the influence arrest, a detail that had not been disclosed to military officials before the incident.
The situation unfolded quickly; law enforcement received reports of the shooting at 10:56 EST and detained Radford by 11:35 EST, less than 40 minutes later. As the chaos erupted, employees at a Burger King on the base took shelter in a secure room. The manager recounted the distressing experience of keeping her staff safe while they awaited further updates and monitored social media.
President Donald Trump, addressing the situation, emphasized the need for accountability, labeling the incident as an "atrocity" and vowing that the perpetrator would face the consequences of the law. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp offered prayers for the victims and their families, urging the community to come together during this difficult time.
Fort Stewart, which spans nearly 280,000 acres and houses close to 10,000 personnel, is the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River, situated in Hinesville, approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah. Investigators are looking into how Radford managed to access a non-military firearm on base, as the inquiry continues amidst rising concerns over gun violence within military environments.
