Army soldiers heroically disarmed a fellow sergeant who allegedly shot five colleagues with a personal handgun on base, saving lives in a shocking display of bravery.
Story Highlights
- Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, pleads not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges after August 6, 2025, shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
- Five victims—four soldiers and Radford’s romantic partner—were wounded; three suffered severe gunshot injuries to chest and abdomen.
- Fellow soldiers restrained Radford and provided aid, earning Meritorious Service Medals from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
- Trial set for June 15, 2026, in general court-martial; Radford held in pretrial confinement since the incident.
Shooting Details at Fort Stewart
U.S. Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old supply sergeant in the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Armored Brigade, allegedly fired a personal handgun in a supply unit office building at Fort Stewart on August 6, 2025. The incident wounded five people: four soldiers and Radford’s civilian romantic partner working on base. Gun smoke filled unit hallways as victims collapsed in offices. Three victims endured grievous harm from chest and abdomen gunshot wounds. Fellow soldiers swiftly disarmed Radford, preventing fatalities and highlighting the value of armed, trained patriots ready to act.
Heroic Response Saves Lives
Six soldiers tackled and restrained Radford immediately after the shots, then administered first aid to the wounded. Brig. Gen. John Lubas, 3rd Infantry Division commander, praised their rapid response. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll visited Fort Stewart on August 7, 2025, awarding Meritorious Service Medals to the heroes. This swift action underscores conservative principles of self-reliance and Second Amendment readiness, even on base, where personal firearms played a controversial role. President Trump’s emphasis on strong military morale aligns with honoring such courage.
Fort Stewart, the Army’s largest post east of the Mississippi and home to 40,000 troops, 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, continues operations despite the trauma affecting thousands in the 3rd Infantry Division.
Arraignment and Military Justice Process
Radford pleaded not guilty to six counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and domestic violence during a 15-minute teleconference arraignment on December 19, 2025, before Col. Gregory Batdorff. He waived his investigative hearing and right to challenge pretrial evidence. The case, referred to general court-martial the prior week, faces a June 15, 2026, trial start, with possible February 13 hearing and March jury selection. Radford remains in pretrial confinement at a Navy brig in Charleston, South Carolina. The defense will later choose a judge or jury trial.
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Unconfirmed Motive and Base Security Concerns
No official motive emerged, though local reports suggest possible revenge for bullying over Radford’s audible stutter, noted in court. The shooting targeted unit members including his intimate partner, blending domestic violence with workplace aggression. This rare active-shooter event on base prompts security reviews and questions about personal weapons policies. Long-term, conviction could mean life imprisonment, setting precedent for interpersonal violence in the military. Victims’ names stay redacted to protect privacy amid lasting injuries.
Army sergeant pleads not guilty to charges that he shot 5 people at a Georgia base https://t.co/A83pAo8J8F
— The Reading Eagle (@ReadingEagle) December 19, 2025
Prosecutors pursue accountability through the military justice system, emphasizing the Army’s commitment to discipline. The incident highlights needs for better mental health support and bullying prevention without eroding the chain-of-command strength that conservatives champion. Base communities in southeast Georgia feel the ripple effects, reinforcing calls for robust leadership like President Trump’s to maintain order and heroism in our armed forces.
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Army Sergeant Pleads Not Guilty to Charges That He Shot 5 People at a Georgia Base
Soldier charged in Fort Stewart shooting scheduled for arraignment
