US EditionFive US soldiers shot at Georgia base, suspect a fellow soldier, official says
FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, AUG 7 – Sergeant Quornelius Radford used a personal handgun to wound five soldiers, all expected to survive, before being arrested within 30 minutes, prompting a lockdown at Fort Stewart.
- At Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia, Quornelius Radford, logistics Sergeant, opened fire with a personal handgun on Wednesday, wounding five soldiers and prompting a lockdown.
- Authorities have Radford in custody as they investigate motives, but the motive remains unclear at this time.
- Minutes later, the base was locked down at 11:04 a.m., and the alleged shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m., with three of the five wounded requiring surgery.
- Schools near the base in Hinesville went into lockdown, impacting nearly 1,400 students, while all five wounded soldiers remain in stable condition, officials said.
- Broader questions about personal firearms on military installations have emerged, as the FBI helped investigate the incident, reigniting debate over Army policy barring personal weapons on installations.
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Officials: Army sergeant opens fire on fellow soldiers, 5 injured at Fort Stewart
Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford is accused of shooting five fellow soldiers with a personal handgun at Fort Stewart, Ga., on Aug. 6. The victims are expected to recover, and the quick actions of nearby soldiers prevented further harm. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack.
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