Disruptive gunfire at Fort Stewart in Georgia leads to mandatory lockdown; injuries confirm ed
In a shocking turn of events, an active shooter incident occurred at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in Georgia, on August 6, 2025. The incident took place at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2ABCT) area, with Sgt. Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics specialist, being identified as the shooter.
Radford, 28, used his personal handgun and reportedly shot five soldiers. The incident was first reported at 10:56 a.m., and a lockdown was initiated at 11:04 a.m. Eastern Time (1504GMT). The quick intervention of fellow soldiers prevented further casualties.
The shooter was apprehended approximately 40 minutes after the shooting, at 11:35 a.m. (1535GMT). The five wounded soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, with two requiring transfer to a Level 1 trauma center in Savannah. All five soldiers are currently in stable condition and expected to recover, with three requiring surgery.
The base lockdown, which also included Wright and Evans Army Airfields, was lifted within a couple of hours after authorities confirmed no ongoing threat. The Army Criminal Investigation Division, along with the FBI, is investigating the shooting. Officials have not determined a motive yet, but the shooter and victims all worked together at the same workplace.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement, expressing his condolences and support for the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve. The incident remains under federal investigation, with the FBI's Savannah office coordinating with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division and prepared to assist as needed.
The White House and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been briefed on the situation. The quick response and bravery shown by soldiers on-site have been highly commended by military leadership and Secretary of the Army.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details regarding the suspect's status or potential motive have been released yet. As the situation develops, updates will be provided.
- The investigation into the Fort Stewart shooting incident is being conducted jointly by the Army Criminal Investigation Division and the FBI.
- The shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is from Istanbul, Turkiye, and is in stable condition at the moment.
- The incident has raised concerns about war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice within the U.S. military, prompting general news discussions about safety measures and security protocols.
- While the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, it is worth noting that economic, politics, and relations between Turkey and Russia could potentially provide context for this unfortunate event.
