Shooting incident inside Fort Stewart, Georgia causes lockdown; casualties have been confirmed
Five Soldiers Injured in Shooting Incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia
On August 6, 2025, a tragic incident occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2ABCT) area. Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a fellow soldier, allegedly shot five of his co-workers. All five victims are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to recover.
The shooting took place at Radford's workplace, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear. Radford is said to have used a personal handgun, though the method of bringing the weapon onto the base, which has restrictions on personal firearms, is not yet known.
Following the shooting, Fort Stewart implemented immediate lockdown measures, which were later lifted after confirmation of no ongoing threat. The swift response by soldiers and law enforcement was praised for preventing further harm.
The Army's Criminal Investigation Division and the FBI are currently investigating the incident. No additional information has been released until the investigation is complete.
Fort Stewart is home to the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division and serves as a key training and deployment base for both active duty and reserve units. The base is located approximately 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Savannah, Georgia.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have all been briefed on the situation. Governor Kemp has asked Georgians to keep the victims, their families, and all those who serve in their prayers. The FBI's Savannah office is prepared to assist as needed.
The soldiers injured in the incident were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. The shooter was apprehended shortly after the incident at 11:35 a.m. Eastern Time (1535GMT).
The 2ABCT area, including Wright and Evans Army Airfields, were placed under lockdown at 11:04 a.m. Eastern Time (1504GMT). Soldiers were instructed to stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors, and keep telephone lines open and report accountability to their leadership.
The incident remains under investigation, and the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield (FSHAA) has urged the community to rely on official sources for updates. The FSHAA posted lockdown instructions on its verified Facebook page.
The swift and effective response by Fort Stewart and law enforcement agencies, coupled with the quick apprehension of the suspect, has been credited with saving lives and preventing further casualties.
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