Fort Stewart shooter identified as Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford

An Army sergeant shot five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, prompting a brief lockdown and investigation.

An Army sergeant opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday, August 6, injuring five service members and prompting a temporary lockdown at the base, according to U.S. military officials.

The incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the base around 11 a.m., and the suspect was apprehended by 11:35 a.m., officials confirmed. While the motive remains unclear, authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community.

🚨#BREAKING: The Fort Stewart shooter has been identified as 28-year-old Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, who opened fire and injured five soldiers at the Georgia military base. He was previously arrested in May for driving under the influence. pic.twitter.com/V0t38IuSDE

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) August 6, 2025

All five injured soldiers received initial treatment on-site before being transferred to Winn Army Community Hospital. Some were later moved to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, the region’s top-level trauma facility. Details about their conditions have not yet been released.

Fort Stewart is the largest U.S. Army post east of the Mississippi River and home to the 3rd Infantry Division. The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, known as the Spartan Brigade, is considered one of the Army’s most advanced land units.

The FBI and military investigators are currently reviewing the case. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been briefed.

This event adds to a growing list of violent incidents at U.S. military bases, reigniting concerns about security within military installations. The Army has confirmed an active investigation is underway, but no further details about the shooter or motive have been made public.