Five American soldiers were injured during a shocking shooting at Fort Stewart, a major military base in Georgia, when an Army sergeant fired his personal handgun at fellow troops before being subdued. The soldier, Quornelius Radford, did not have prior combat experience and was taken into custody shortly after the incident, which triggered a lockdown across the base.
Brigadier General John Lubas confirmed that all injured soldiers are in stable condition, with three having already undergone surgery. Rapid intervention from other soldiers prevented further injuries, demonstrating quick thinking under pressure.
The attack's motive remains unclear, and the pistol used by Radford was not military-issued, raising questions about security protocols on the base. Authorities were alerted just before 11 a.m. EST, and within 39 minutes, the gunman was apprehended.
Local businesses, such as Burger King, were also affected, with employees in fear as they took refuge during the ordeal. President Trump expressed his resolve for justice, while Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called for prayers for the victims and their families. With Fort Stewart being the largest Army base east of the Mississippi, the incident raises concerns about safety within military facilities.
