On August 6, 2025, at Fort Stewart, a large U.S. Army base in Georgia, an active-duty sergeant opened fire on his fellow soldiers, injuring five of them before being subdued and taken into custody by other military personnel. The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at around 10:56 a.m. local time. The suspect was identified as Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, who used a personal handgun rather than a military-issued weapon during the attack. Radford, who was working in automated logistics at the base, opened fire in his "place of work," targeting his coworkers. The base was placed on lockdown shortly after the shooting began, and Radford was apprehended by 11:35 a.m. after being tackled by brave soldiers who intervened without hesitation.

The five injured soldiers received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. Of the five victims, three required surgery, while all were reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover. Two of the wounded were moved to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, a Level 1 trauma center about 40 miles from Fort Stewart, for specialized care. The Army has been communicating with the families of the injured soldiers and continues to monitor their medical condition closely.

Fort Stewart, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River by land area. It hosts thousands of active-duty soldiers, civilian employees, contractors, and military retirees. The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, where the shooting took place, is known as the "Spartan Brigade" and is regarded as the Army's most modern land fighting force. In response to the shooting, the base was secured, lockdown measures were implemented, and nearby schools were also placed on precautionary lockdowns. The incident has raised concerns about safety and security within military installations, which are traditionally considered highly secure environments.

Officials have not disclosed the motive behind the attack, and the investigation remains ongoing. Sgt. Radford had not been deployed to any combat zones, but it was revealed he had a prior arrest related to driving under the influence earlier in the year, a fact that was not previously known to military authorities. Brigadier General John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, praised the quick and courageous actions of the soldiers who restrained Radford, stating that their intervention undoubtedly prevented further casualties. The FBI and Army criminal investigators are involved in the ongoing inquiry to determine the circumstances and reasons behind this rare and troubling incident.