U.S. Soldier Opens Fire at Fort Stewart, Five Troops Wounded

On August 6, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in Georgia. An active-duty sergeant opened fire, wounding five fellow soldiers before being tackled by brave troops. The base, home to thousands of soldiers and their families, went into lockdown as emergency teams rushed to the scene. At AMERICA NEWS WORLD, we dive into the details of this alarming event, exploring its impact and what it means for military safety.

The shooting happened in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 a.m. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford, used a personal handgun, not a military weapon. Brigadier General John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, praised the soldiers who acted fast. “They tackled the shooter without hesitation,” he said at a press conference. This quick response likely saved lives. All five wounded soldiers are stable, with three needing surgery. Two were moved to a hospital in Savannah for further care.

Why did this happen? The motive remains unclear, but Radford, a logistics sergeant from Jacksonville, Florida, targeted his coworkers. He has no combat deployment history, and a prior DUI arrest in May 2025 was unknown to his commanders until after the shooting. For more details on this incident, check out CNN’s coverage. The Army Criminal Investigation Division is now digging into the case, with the FBI assisting.

Fort Stewart, located 40 miles southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army base east of the Mississippi, covering nearly 280,000 acres. It houses 15,000 active-duty soldiers, 16,000 family members, and 4,000 civilian workers. The lockdown, which began at 11:04 a.m., was lifted by early afternoon, but the 2nd Armored Brigade area remained closed for investigation. Nearby schools, including Button Gwinnett Elementary and Snelson Golden Middle, were briefly locked down out of caution.

Here’s a chart showing the timeline of the incident:

This chart, viewable on mobile and desktop, tracks key moments from the shooting to the lockdown’s end.

President Donald Trump called the incident an “atrocity” and vowed that Radford would face justice. “The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families,” he said in the Oval Office. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also expressed support for the victims. Kemp wrote on X, “We are saddened by this tragedy at Fort Stewart.” Posts on X reflected public shock, with users like @thecjpearson praising the soldiers who stopped Radford.

This isn’t the first time a U.S. military base has faced violence. In 2009, a Fort Hood shooting left 13 dead. In 2013, 12 were killed at Washington Navy Yard. A 2019 attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola claimed three lives. These incidents raise tough questions about base security. How did Radford bring a personal handgun to his workplace? Why weren’t his commanders aware of his DUI? At AMERICA NEWS WORLD, we’re committed to keeping you informed as answers emerge.

The shooting is one of over 260 mass shootings in the U.S. in 2025, per the Gun Violence Archive. It highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence, even in secure places like military bases. For readers in India, this story resonates as a reminder of global security concerns. Whether you’re in Asia, Europe, or the Americas, the ripple effects of such incidents matter. Stay updated with us at AMERICA NEWS WORLD for clear, reliable news.