Suspect in Army-base shooting identified as American soldier
The U.S. Army has lifted its lockdown at Fort Stewart in Georgia Wednesday after an active shooter incident caused at least five casualties of U.S. soldiers.
#BREAKING: ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION IN FORT STEWART:
Footage of soldiers on base running into shelter.
Initial radio traffic suggests the possibility of two shooters, with one suspect already in custody; 5 injured.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE IS ACTIVE. https://t.co/jgBv3KaV6x pic.twitter.com/KC3dtUpc2D
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Fort Stewart Officials Confirm Active Shooter Incident
Ft Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at this time. pic.twitter.com/A4Gx84ickb— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) August 6, 2025
The five injured soldiers are all in stable condition, and the suspect, a U.S. Army sergeant at the base, is in custody after being tackled by fellow soldiers.
The suspect is identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, assigned to a sustainment unit in the 2nd Brigade at Ft. Stewart.
“The shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work,” said Brig. Gen. John Lubas, 3rd Infantry commanding general. “I would also like to thank the brave soldiers who immediately intervened and subdued the shooter. These soldiers without a doubt prevented further casualties.”
“It was not a military weapon. It was personal handgun.”
BREAKING: ALL 5 soldiers who were shot at Fort Stewart are now in STABLE CONDITION
3 of them underwent surgery, but are expected to survive their injuries
Thank the LORD
Several brave soldiers intervened and subdued the shooter, Quornelius Radford, saving countless lives… pic.twitter.com/YxkRB2yeaH
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“We’re still not certain about the motivations.”
Fox News reported the five shot were soldiers who were treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital.
“We are currently assessing the situation but we can confirm an active shooter,” Lt. Col. Angel Tomko said.
The Associated Press reports: “A post on Fort Stewart’s Facebook page told all personnel in the locked down area to ‘stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.'”
FORT STEWART MASS SHOOTING UPDATE:
12:15 pm The Initial dispatch was for a Gunshot wound at Building 8420 – 2nd brigade – Initial report 7 SHOT, 4 CRITICAL 1 Shooter in Custody, 1 Barricaded in Building 703 pic.twitter.com/lYmmsJ0uwd— BREAKING NOW !! (@GRapidsnews) August 6, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “The President has been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The White House is monitoring the situation.”
— FBI Atlanta (@FBIAtlanta) August 6, 2025
The shooting reportedly began in the in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
BREAKING: Chaos at Fort Stewart as soldiers scramble for cover amid active shooter threat.
Base remains on lockdown amid reports of a possible second gunman in the area.
Multiple casualties confirmed.
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Fort Stewart is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, with 15,000 active duty soldiers.
ADDITIONAL INFO… #FtStewart is located in eastern #Georgia, just west of Savannah. #ActiveShooter pic.twitter.com/K7wlv1aG8e
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Gov. Brian Kemp said on X: “As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same.”
As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians…
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 6, 2025
Our federal law enforcement agents in Georgia are coordinating to provide support as the situation at Fort Stewart develops.
I am praying for all the victims and for our troops at the base.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 6, 2025
I have been briefed on the shooting at Fort Stewart. @DHSgov is actively monitoring the situation on the ground.
We are praying for the victims and their families.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) August 6, 2025
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