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Five US soldiers shot at Georgia base, suspect a fellow soldier, official says

FORT STEWART MILITARY BASE, GEORGIA, AUG 6 – Sergeant Quornelius Radford shot five fellow soldiers, prompting a lockdown at Fort Stewart; all victims were treated and the suspect was apprehended within 30 minutes, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart resulted in five soldiers being wounded within the 2nd Brigade Combat Team section of the base.
  • Law enforcement was dispatched at 10:56 a.m., and the shooter, a fellow soldier, was apprehended at 11:35 a.m., ending the active threat.
  • The base lockdown began at 11:04 a.m. and nearby schools, including several elementary and middle schools in Liberty County, also entered lockdowns.
  • Injured soldiers received emergency care on-site and were transported to Winn Army Community Hospital; Governor Kemp and others expressed condolences while federal agencies assist investigation.
  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns over mass shootings in the U.S., as officials and organizations continue to monitor and investigate the motives and circumstances.
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Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say

Officials said the shooter was Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, who used a personal handgun, not a military firearm.

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