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Army Sergeant Allegedly Shoots Five Soldiers at Fort Stewart
Georgia military base shaken as Army sergeant uses personal handgun in workplace shooting
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Fort Stewart, Georgia
A U.S. Army sergeant, identified as Quornelius Radford, is in custody after allegedly shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia using a personal handgun. The incident occurred within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team's workplace area. All victims are in stable condition, and swift action by other soldiers prevented further harm. The motive remains under investigation. Officials confirmed Radford had previously been arrested for DUIa fact unknown to his chain of command. Radford had no prior combat deployments. Military leadership emphasized that personal firearms are heavily restricted on base, with use generally confined to training and armory storage. This incident has reignited discussions about on-base firearm policies, with some calling for more proactive enforcement or even reevaluation of personal firearm rules for service members. President Trump called the act an atrocity and promised full prosecution.