LIVE UPDATES | Georgia Army Base Shooting, Five Soldiers Shot, Shooter Apprehended

Military officials have revealed that Quornelius Radford, the 28-year-old Army sergeant behind the Fort Stewart shooting, used a personal handgun—not a military-issued weapon—during the attack. Major General Christopher Lubas confirmed that Radford had a prior DUI arrest, a detail that was not known to Army officials until after today’s incident. An investigation is now underway into how he brought a personal weapon onto the base, which is a secure military facility. Lubas also confirmed that the shooting took place at Radford’s workplace and that his co-workers were the intended targets. The information was relayed during the press conference at 15:30 hrs. ...

The Fort Stewart shooter has been identified as Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old active-duty U.S. Army sergeant.

This is the photo of 28-year-old Quornelius Radford, the gunman who opened fire and injured 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia.

The suspect was previously arrested in May for driving under the influence.

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The suspect in Wednesday morning’s Fort Stewart shooting has been identified as Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old active-duty U.S. Army sergeant. The shooting took place at 10:56 AM in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, injuring five soldiers. Radford was apprehended by 11:35 AM. All five victims were initially treated on base. Two were later transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, a Level 1 trauma facility. Two remain in critical care. Radford reportedly has prior ties to Florida and was previously arrested for DUI in May, according to CNN. President Trump has been briefed, and the White House is monitoring the...

As panic spread across Fort Stewart during the active shooter alert, staff at a Burger King outlet on the base sprang into action—locking themselves in a safe room under the guidance of their manager. “I pulled them into the room so they don’t hear anything,” the restaurant’s manager told reporters, referring to the sound of gunfire. The sealed chamber, designed to insulate employees from outside threats, became their refuge as they refreshed social media feeds for real-time updates, unaware of the precise location of the shooter. “They knew it was an active shooter but they didn’t know exactly where.” When the “all clear” was...

The Fort Stewart military base, including Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield, has now been declared “all clear,” base officials have confirmed. Meanwhile, Georgia State Representative Al Williams has told CNN that the suspected shooter is believed to be a male Army sergeant. “This is heart-breaking. These are the folks that protect us,” Williams said during a live interview with the network. Earlier reports from CNN also cited the suspect as a male Army sergeant, though the military has yet to officially confirm the shooter’s identity. Williams added that two of the five wounded soldiers have been transferred to Savannah, likely due to the...

As details continue to emerge from today’s shooting, here’s some background on Fort Stewart, the site of the incident.

According to the US Defense Department, Fort Stewart spans nearly 280,000 acres, making it the largest US Army base east of the Mississippi River.

The base is located in Hinesville, a coastal town about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Savannah. The Georgia state capital, Atlanta, lies approximately 240 miles (368 km) to the north.

Per the 2023 American Community Survey, the base is home to around 10,000 people, including soldiers and their families.

Federal officials have begun responding to the shooting incident at Fort Stewart.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X (formerly Twitter) confirming that President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation.

“The White House is monitoring the situation,” Leavitt added.

No further statement has been issued from the President or White House at this time. The administration is expected to release more information as the investigation develops.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has responded to this morning’s shooting at Fort Stewart, calling it a tragedy and offering prayers for the victims and their families. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kemp said he is in close contact with law enforcement handling the situation on the ground. The governor has not yet announced any formal actions but has urged the public to show support for those affected. As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. We are keeping the victims, their families, and all...

Five soldiers were shot earlier today during an active shooter incident at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, base officials confirmed that the injured personnel received on-site emergency care before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Their current condition remains undisclosed. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 AM (local time), and authorities have stated that there is “no active threat to the community.” The installation had been placed on lockdown at 11:04 AM, which has since been lifted following the resolution of...

The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield has confirmed reports of an active shooter via its official Facebook page.

According to the statement, the base was placed under lockdown at 11:04 AM (local time) following a shooting incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.

“Fort Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident... Law enforcement is on the scene. Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing,” the post reads.

The airfield, which forms part of the larger Fort Stewart military base, remains under lockdown. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number or severity of casualties.

A military base in Georgia has been placed under lockdown following reports of an active shooter on site.

The incident occurred at Fort Stewart, a major US Army installation in the state. Officials have confirmed that there are casualties, though the exact number of injuries or fatalities has not yet been disclosed.

Emergency protocols were immediately activated, with personnel on base instructed to shelter in place, lock doors, and stay away from windows.