Fort Stewart Shooting Shocks Georgia Base: Five Soldiers Injured as Sergeant Arrested

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at Fort Stewart, one of the U.S. Army’s largest bases in Georgia. A sergeant allegedly opened fire on five fellow soldiers using a personal handgun. The suspect has been identified and taken into custody, while all injured personnel are expected to recover. A lockdown lasting roughly one hour followed the incident, and investigators are now searching for the motive behind the attack.

Incident Overview

At approximately 10:56 a.m. EDT, reports came in of multiple gunshots at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of Fort Stewart‑Hunter Army Airfield. By 11:04 a.m., base officials declared a lockdown. The shooter, Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, was intercepted and subdued by other soldiers before law enforcement arrived. He was formally arrested around 11:35 a.m. YouTube+11Wikipedia+11AP News+11.

Radford, who served in a logistics role and had never been deployed, allegedly used a personal firearm—raising serious questions about how the weapon entered the base. Previous disciplinary issues were minimal; a DUI charge earlier this year was unknown to his command until after the shooting. Politico+3AP News+3Reuters+3

Victims and Response

Five soldiers were injured in the gunfire. All were treated at the scene; three required surgery and were transported to Winn Army Community Hospital, while others continued treatment after being sent to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Reuters+6ABC News+6Wikipedia+6

Brigadier General John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, praised the immediate intervention of soldiers who tackled the suspect, declaring their actions prevented further harm. The Economic Times+13ABC News+13AP News+13

Security Measures and Broader Impact

The base lockdown lasted approximately one hour, during which access points and on‑base schools — including multiple elementary schools — were secured. Nearby Liberty County schools also enacted precautionary lockdowns. Authorities confirmed there was no wider threat to the surrounding community. Al Jazeera+2New York Post+2

The FBI, in collaboration with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, has been brought in to assist with ongoing inquiries. Officials are also reviewing protocols for personal firearm access on military installations. The Times+1

Reactions and Context

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a public statement expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with both soldiers and their families, asking Georgians to keep those involved in their thoughts. ReutersABC News

At the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the incident. Later he characterized the suspect as “a horrible person” and pledged full justice for the victims. Wikipedia+3ABC News+3Al Jazeera+3

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Why It Matters

The incident underscores a troubling reality: even in high-security military environments, violence can erupt. Fort Stewart, home to roughly 15,000 active‑duty personnel and family members, has not witnessed such an event since earlier isolated incidents. This lasting state of shock compels a reevaluation of base security protocols, access control, and mental health assessments within military units. New York Post+4People.com+4Wikipedia+4People.com+5Al Jazeera+5New York Post+5Reuters