On August 6, 2025, a shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia — home to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division — left five soldiers wounded

The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford, an automatic logistics sergeant assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (the “Spartan Brigade”)  .

🕓 Timeline of Events

• 10:56 a.m. ET: The shooting was reported in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area  .
• 11:04 a.m.: The base initiated a lockdown; nearby post and county public schools were also locked down for roughly an hour  .
• 11:35 a.m.: Sgt. Radford was located and arrested; authorities declared no active threat to the community shortly afterward  .
• By 12:10 p.m., lockdown measures had been lifted and regular security checkpoints resumed  .

🧑‍⚕️ Victims & Medical Response

All five injured individuals are U.S. Army servicemembers. They received immediate on‑scene care before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital on post. Two of the soldiers were later transferred around 1:20–1:45 p.m. to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, the region’s Level‑1 trauma center, due to more serious injuries. All have been reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover  .

🔫 Shooter Details & Motive

• Sgt. Quornelius Radford, age 28, is now held in pretrial confinement and has been interviewed by Army investigators  .
• Brigadier General John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, confirmed the shooting occurred at Radford’s place of duty, and that the victims were his coworkers  .
• The weapon used was reportedly Radford’s personal handgun, not a military-issued firearm. How it ended up at the workplace remains under investigation  .
• As of the latest press conference, no clear motive has been established  .

🚔 Investigation & Security Response

• FBI, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, and local law enforcement all responded as part of the investigative effort  .
• Officials emphasized their confidence in post security but acknowledged questions around how a personal firearm bypassed protocols to an active duty workspace  .

🧾 Context & Broader Implications

Fort Stewart is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River, housing approximately 10,000 personnel and their families. The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, created in 2016, is considered one of the Army’s most technologically advanced ground formations  .

While such incidents on U.S. military bases are rare, this shooting follows similar past tragedies, such as the 2009 Fort Hood massacre, the 2013 Washington Navy Yard shooting, and the 2014 Fort Hood rampage — all examples of internal security challenges within military facilities  .

🧠 Official Reactions & Community Support

• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed solidarity in a public statement, calling for support and prayers for the victims and first responders  .
• The White House confirmed President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident; the administration continues to monitor developments closely  .
• Congressional representatives, including Rep. Buddy Carter and Rep. Sanford Bishop, echoed concerns and condolences, noting the event’s impact on broader military readiness and morale  .

📋 Summary Table

🔄 Final Thoughts

This shooting at Fort Stewart is a stark reminder that threats can arise even in highly secure military environments. Questions remain about how personal firearms are regulated on base and what measures might prevent future incidents. The Army faces pressure to reaffirm security protocols, assess access restrictions, and evaluate internal risk factors among personnel.

Families of the wounded, fellow servicemembers, and community members continue to await answers as investigators piece together motive and sequence. Meanwhile, the five injured soldiers remain on the road to recovery.

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