On August 6, 2025, at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia, an active-duty Army sergeant named Quornelius Radford opened fire on fellow soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Five soldiers were shot and wounded in the incident. The shooting took place around 10:56 a.m., and Radford was apprehended at about 11:35 a.m. after being tackled and restrained by nearby soldiers before law enforcement arrived. All five wounded soldiers were treated on-site and then moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, with some undergoing surgery. Fortunately, all are reported to be in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. The base went on lockdown shortly after the shooting began, lasting from 11:04 a.m. until about 12:10 p.m. for the main cantonment area, although parts of the installation remained locked down longer while the investigation continued. Radford used his personal handgun, not a military-issued weapon, and it is unclear how he brought it onto the base. The motive for the shooting has not been disclosed, and the case is under investigation by the Army Criminal Investigation Division and FBI. The response from the soldiers was swift and courageous, preventing further casualties. Army leaders and officials praised the quick action and the heroism shown by those who intervened to stop the shooter and aid the victims. This unfortunate event has brought attention to safety and personnel issues within military bases, and the community continues to rally support for those affected by the incident. The brave soldiers who subdued the shooter have been honored for their actions during the shooting.
