An Army sergeant is in custody after officials say he shot five fellow soldiers at a Georgia Army base.
The suspected shooter has been identified as 28-year-old Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said. He is in custody and will likely be transferred to a military detention center, officials revealed Thursday.
Radford allegedly sent his aunt an ominous text before Wednesday’s shooting, telling her that “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something,” his father told The New York Times.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll awarded medals to six soldiers on Thursday after they helped subdue Radford and treat those who were wounded.
“One of the soldiers tackled the person,” Driscoll told reporters. “So just think about this: They were unarmed and ran at and tackled an armed person who they knew was actively shooting their buddies.”
Three of the five wounded soldiers have been discharged from the hospital, officials told reporters Thursday. One wounded soldier remains at Winn Army Community Hospital and is expected to be released over the weekend. The other is at Savannah Memorial Community Hospital and faces “a longer road to recovery,” officials said.
Key points
- Officials reveal how six soldiers subdued the gunman and helped the wounded
- What we know about Quornelius Radford, the suspected gunman
- Three wounded soldiers discharged from hospital
- Radford 'sought transfer' from Georgia base over alleged racism, suspect's father says
A sergeant allegedly shot five soldiers on an army base. He sent an ominous text to his aunt before opening fire
05:00 , Katie HawkinsonAn Army sergeant opened fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia Wednesday, shooting five fellow soldiers and causing a lockdown, officials said.
Authorities identified the suspected shooter as logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford. A motive was not immediately known, but officials said they believed Radford used a personal handgun, not a military weapon.
Ahead of the violence, Radford allegedly sent his aunt a text message saying “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something,” his father, Eddie Radford, told The New York Times.
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
What is the status of the five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart?
04:15 , Katie HawkinsonOfficials say Sgt. Quornelius Radford shot five fellow soldiers Wednesday at Fort Stewart.
Three of the five wounded soldiers have been discharged from the hospital, officials told reporters Thursday.
One wounded soldier remains at Winn Army Community Hospital and is expected to be released over the weekend.
The other is at Savannah Memorial Community Hospital and faces “a longer road to recovery,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas explained.
“The doctors are very positive,” Lubas said. “I think it's going to take her a bit longer to recover, but they're very hopeful she's going to make a complete recovery.”
ICYMI: Soldier who helped the wounded says she reenlisted suspected gunman
03:30 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, one of the soldiers who provided aid to her fellow service members during Wednesday’s shooting, told CNN she previously reenlisted the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford.
Taylor said she is a career counselor and had talked to Radford about reenlistment.
“I do believe I actually did reenlist this soldier a little while back,” Taylor recounted.
Taylor said she didn’t have “any kind of background history on him,” but noted that he couldn’t have been reenlisted if there was “any kind of flag in place.”
“So, he met all the criteria at the time,” she said.
Radford was previously arrested for driving under the influence in May. This was “unknown” to his chain of command until Wednesday’s shooting, officials said.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll awarded medals to Taylor and five other soldiers Thursday for subduing Radford and treating the wounded.
Suspected gunman out on bond at time of shooting
02:45 , Katie HawkinsonSgt. Quornelius Radford, the suspected shooter of five other soldiers at Fort Stewart Wednesday, was out on bond when the incident occurred.
Radford was arrested in May for driving under the influence, officials revealed. His chain of command wasn’t aware of his arrest until Wednesday’s shooting.
Radford was out on bond at the time of the shooting, and was set to be arraigned on August 20, local outlet WTOC reports.
ICYMI: Soldier describes disarming suspected gunman as he tried to reload
02:00 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Aaron Turner told CNN he was able to disarm the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford, while he reloaded his weapon.
“I was able to disarm him, drop the magazine and eject the round,” Turner said.
Turner said he tried to talk Radford down, but it “wasn’t working,” so he physically restrained him instead.
Turner was one of six soldiers honored Thursday for his role in subduing Radford. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, who awarded medals to the six soldiers, said their responses during the shooting saved lives.
“We talked to doctors, and one of the things that I can say unequivocally is that the fast action of these soldiers, under stress, under trauma, under fire, absolutely saved lives from being lost,” Driscoll told reporters.
What did state and federal officials say after the shooting?
01:15 , Katie HawkinsonSeveral state and federal lawmakers reacted to the news of the Fort Stewart shooting.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he was “saddened” by the tragedy Wednesday.
“We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same,” he wrote on X.
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock said he was “heartbroken” to see the news. Republican Representatives Mike Collins and Marjorie Taylor Greene also shared their prayers for the soldiers and their families.
President Donald Trump went on to call the shooting an “atrocity” on Wednesday night.
ICYMI: Suspected gunman could be transferred to military detention center, officials say
00:30 , Katie HawkinsonSuspected gunman Quornelius Radford will likely be transferred to a military detention center, Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent in Charge Ryan O’Connor told reporters Thursday.
Officials said yesterday Radford was in pre-trial detention.
ICYMI: Watch as President Donald Trump calls Fort Stewart shooting an 'atrocity'
23:45 , Katie HawkinsonSergeant who knew suspected gunman 'surprised' by shooting
23:00 , Katie HawkinsonSgt. Carlos Coleman, who knew suspected gunman Quornelius Radford from training, told NBC News he was shocked to hear news of the shooting.
Coleman noted that Radford was quiet and was teased for having a stutter.
“It was easy for those people to make fun of him for the way he spoke,” Coleman said. “After that, he really didn’t speak that much.”
“I just saw him get quiet,” Coleman added. “I’ve never seen him angry. That’s why I’m so surprised.”
Sgt. Cameron Barrett, who was also friends with Radford during training, told NBC News he was “bullied a lot.”
“It was very bad to the point where he could barely talk,” he said.
What is the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team?
22:15 , Katie HawkinsonOfficials say Quornelius Radford shot five soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team at Fort Stewart on Wednesday.
The team was created in 2016 after over 200 vehicles were added to an infantry unit of roughly 4,200 soldiers, the Associated Press reported. It’s also known as the “Spartan Brigade.”
The team has been deemed the “most modern land fighting force” by the Army.
Fort Stewart trains and deploys active and reserve Army units, primarily members of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Read more about the Fort Stewart shooting and the victims here:
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
What was the suspected gunman's motive?
21:30 , Katie HawkinsonThe motive of the suspected gunman, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is still unclear.
“What we know is...the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said Wednesday. “It did involve his co-workers. We're still not certain about the motivations, but again, he's been interviewed by Army investigators, and we believe we'll gain more information here shortly.”
Police interviewed Radford after his arrest, Lubas said.
Radford also used a personal handgun, rather than a military weapon, to carry out the shooting, officials said.
When asked about how Radford got the weapon past security, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said investigators are still working on finding answers.
“We are still early in the investigation,” Driscoll said Thursday. “The shooting happened yesterday...Our commitment is, what we learn will be disclosed. It will be transparent.”
In photos: Soldiers escort Sgt. Quornelius Radford after his arrest
20:42 , Katie Hawkinson
A sergeant allegedly shot five soldiers on an army base. He sent an ominous text to his aunt before opening fire
19:54 , Katie HawkinsonAn Army sergeant opened fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia Wednesday, shooting five fellow soldiers and causing a lockdown, officials said.
Authorities identified the suspected shooter as logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford. A motive was not immediately known, but officials said they believed Radford used a personal handgun, not a military weapon.
Ahead of the violence, Radford allegedly sent his aunt a text message saying “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something,” his father, Eddie Radford, told The New York Times.
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
Soldiers recount how they helped fellow wounded service members
19:26 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Melissa Taylor recounted how she ran to help a fellow service member who was wounded in Wednesday’s shooting.
“I immediately sprinted over to the soldier and started rendering aid,” she said. “He had been shot, and so I was rendering aid to him, while the 1st Sergeant started calling for medics.”
When asked what she did in the aftermath, Taylor responded that she went home and made her kids their favorite dinner.
1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold, one of the six soldiers who witnessed the shooting, similarly recounted how his “training kicked in” when he went to help those who were wounded.
“Really didn't process it was a gunshot at first, and then it took a moment to kick in — that was a gunshot,” Arnold said.
“I started yelling through the hallways, ‘There was a gunshot,’” he added.
ICYMI: Watch as officials describe heroic actions of soldiers who subdued suspected gunman
19:00 , Katie HawkinsonRecap: How did the Fort Stewart shooting unfold?
18:30 , Katie HawkinsonThe Wednesday shooting at Fort Stewart occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, Army officials said.
Officials say the suspected gunman, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, shot five fellow service members. Three of those injured have since been released from the hospital, officials said Thursday morning. They are all expected to recover.
Law enforcement was first called to the scene just before 11 a.m. and by 11:04 a.m., the base went into lockdown. About 30 minutes after the base went into lockdown, authorities apprehended Radford.
The shooting also prompted some local schools to go on lockdown.
Six soldiers tackled Radford to the ground and treated the wounded service members, officials said. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll honored those soldiers with medals on Thursday.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Turner told CNN he was able to disarm Radford while he reloaded his weapon.
ICYMI: Trump calls for suspected gunman to be prosecuted to the 'fullest extent of the law'
17:57 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump called the shooting at Fort Stewart an “atrocity” while speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon.
“The shooter is now in custody and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is on site to ensure that the perpetrator of this atrocity — which is exactly what it is — will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Trump said.
“The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families, and hopefully they’ll fully recover, and we can put this chapter behind,” Trump continued. “But we’re not going to forget what happened. We’re going to take very good care of this person that did this, horrible person.”
Soldier describes disarming suspected gunman as he tried to reload
17:29 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Aaron Turner told CNN he was able to disarm the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford, while he reloaded his weapon.
“We got to the point where the magazine ended up coming out, and by that time frame the next one was trying to get loaded in, got loaded, but [I] still had physical control over it,” Turned told CNN.
“I was able to disarm him, drop the magazine and eject the round,” Turned added.
Turner said he tried to talk Radford down, but it “wasn’t working,” so he physically restrained him instead.
Turner was one of six soldiers honored Thursday for his role in subduing Radford.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, who awarded medals to the six soldiers, said their responses during the shooting saved lives.
“We talked to doctors, and one of the things that I can say unequivocally is that the fast action of these soldiers, under stress, under trauma, under fire, absolutely saved lives from being lost,” Driscoll told reporters.
One wounded soldier has 'longer road to recovery,' officials said
17:07 , Katie HawkinsonOne of the soldiers wounded in yesterday’s shooting at Fort Stewart has a “longer road to recovery,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said Thursday.
“The doctors are very positive,” Lubas explained. “I think it's going to take her a bit longer to recover, but they're very hopeful she's going to make a complete recovery.”
She remains hospitalized at Savannah Memorial Community Hospital.
Officials say five soldiers were wounded by the suspected gunman, Sgt. Quornelius Radford.
Three of them have been released from the hospital. Another is still at Winn Army Community Hospital, but officials say she could be discharged as soon as this weekend.
Where is Quornelius Radford?
16:37 , Katie HawkinsonThe suspected Fort Stewart gunman, Quornelius Radford, is in custody.
Radford is in pre-trial confinement, officials said yesterday. He will likely be transferred to a military detention center, Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent in Charge Ryan O’Connor told reporters Thursday.
Radford was previously arrested in May for driving under the influence, which his chain of command did not know about until Wednesday’s shooting, officials revealed.
Ahead of the violence, Radford allegedly sent his aunt a text message saying “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something,” his father revealed to The New York Times.
Soldier who helped the wounded says she reenlisted suspected gunman
16:22 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, one of the soldiers who provided aid during Wednesday’s shooting, told CNN she previously reenlisted the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford.
Taylor said she is a career counselor and had talked to Radford about reenlistment.
“I do believe I actually did reenlist this soldier a little while back,” Taylor recounted.
Taylor said she didn’t have “any kind of background history on him,” but noted that he couldn’t have been reenlisted if there was “any kind of flag in place.”
“So, he met all the criteria at the time,” she said.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll awarded medals to Taylor and five other soldiers Thursday for subduing Radford and treating the wounded.
Who are the six soldiers who subdued the gunman and helped the wounded?
15:59 , Katie HawkinsonArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll has awarded medals to six soldiers who subdued the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford, and helped the wounded during Wednesday’s shooting.
The six soldiers are: 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold; Master Sgt. Justin Thomas; Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor; Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco; Sgt. Eve Rodarte; and Sgt. Aaron Turner.
Suspected gunman could be transferred to military detention center: officials
15:42 , Katie HawkinsonSuspected gunman Quornelius Radford will likely be transferred to a military detention center, Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent in Charge Ryan O’Connor told reporters Thursday.
Radford is currently in pre-trial detention, officials said yesterday.
A sergeant allegedly shot five soldiers on an army base. He sent an ominious text to his aunt before opening fire
15:38 , Katie HawkinsonAn Army sergeant opened fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia Wednesday, shooting five fellow soldiers and causing a lockdown, officials said.
Authorities identified the suspected shooter as logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford.
Ahead of the violence, Radford allegedly sent his aunt a text message saying “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something,” his father, Eddie Radford, told The New York Times.
Kelly Rissman and Isabel Keane have the full story:
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
No information on how gunman brought personal weapon to Fort Stewart
15:30 , Katie HawkinsonOfficials revealed yesterday that the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford, carried out the Fort Stewart shooting with a personal handgun, rather than a military weapon.
When asked about how Radford got his personal handgun past security, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said investigators are still working on finding answers.
“We are still early in the investigation,” Driscoll said Thursday. “The shooting happened yesterday...Our commitment is, what we learn will be disclosed. It will be transparent.”
ICYMI: Trump calls Fort Stewart shooting an 'atroctiy'
15:15 , James LiddellSoldier recounts 'sprinting' to wounded service member
15:09 , Katie HawkinsonStaff Sgt. Melissa Taylor recounted how she ran to help a fellow service member who was wounded in Wednesday’s shooting.
“I immediately sprinted over to the soldier and started rendering aid,” she said. “He had been shot, and so I was rendering aid to him, while the 1st Sergeant started calling for medics.”
“I have been in these types of situations before, where I've had to render aid to someone with gunshot wounds,” she added. “So I had a little bit of experience, I believe, that helped get me through that situation. “
When asked what she did in the aftermath, Taylor responded that she went home and made her kids their favorite dinner.
Soldiers who aided the wounded speak out
15:03 , Katie Hawkinson1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold, one of the six soldiers who witnessed the shooting, recounted how his “training kicked in” when he went to help those who were wounded.
“Really didn't process it was a gunshot at first, and then it took a moment to kick in — that was a gunshot,” Arnold said.
“I started yelling through the hallways, ‘There was a gunshot,’” he added.
Officials describe how shooting unfolded
14:50 , Katie HawkinsonArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll recounted how Wednesday’s shooting at Fort Stewart unfolded.
He praised six soldiers who tackled the gunman and treated their fellow service members who were wounded.
“One of the soldiers tackled the person,” Driscoll recounted. “So just think about this: They were unarmed and ran at and tackled an armed person who they knew was actively shooting their buddies.”
“Another soldier jumped on top of the person to subdue them until federal law enforcement was able to arrive,” he added. “The other soldiers immediately, using their training that they had developed over years and years, started to take care of mass casualties.”
Suspected gunman out on bond at time of shooting
14:45 , James LiddellSgt. Quornelius Radford, the suspected shooter of five other soldiers on the Fort Stewart army installation on Wednesday, was out on bond when the incident occurred, court records show.
Liberty County court records show Radford was arrested in Hinesville, Georgia, on May 18 for running a stop sign.
After being pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol, Radford was charged with driving under the influence, according to the filing.
He bonded out of jail that same day, records show, and was scheduled ot be arraigned on August 20.
Three wounded soldiers discharged from hospital
14:42 , Katie HawkinsonThree of the five soldiers wounded in Wednesday’s shooting have been released from the hospital, officials said Thursday morning.
Two of the wounded soldiers are still hospitalized. One is at Winn Community Hospital in Fort Stewart and could be released as soon as this weekend.
The other is at Savannah Memorial Community Hospital. She has a “longer road to recovery,” but doctors are “very positive,” officials said.
Army Secretary praises soldiers who subdued gunman
14:36 , Katie HawkinsonArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll praised the “fast action” of the six soldiers who subdued the Fort Stewart gunman and treated the wounded service members.
“We talked to doctors, and one of the things that I can say unequivocally is that the fast action of these soldiers, under stress, under trauma, under fire, absolutely saved lives from being lost,” Driscoll told reporters Thursday morning.
Driscoll awarded medals to these soldiers earlier Thursday.
Army Secretary awards medals to soldiers who helped tackle alleged gunman
14:22 , Katie HawkinsonArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll awarded medals to six soldiers who tackled the Fort Stewart gunman and treated those injured in the chaos of Wednesday’s shooting.
“We are here for you. We love you,” Driscoll said at the Thursday morning ceremony. “President [Donald] Trump is grateful for you. Secretary [Pete] Hegseth is grateful for you, and we will stand by all of you as your colleagues recover and return to the unit.”
Brig. Gen. John Lubas revealed Wednesday that officials were able to apprehend the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford, because witnesses tackled him “immediately and without hesitation.”
The five soldiers shot are expected to recover, Lubas said Wednesday afternoon.
In pictures: Shooting suspect Quornelius Radford escorted to jail
14:15 , James Liddell
After allegedly shooting five soldiers, his past criminal history is news to his commander
13:45 , James LiddellAn Army sergeant opened fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia Wednesday, shooting five fellow soldiers and causing a lockdown, officials said.
Authorities identified the suspected shooter as Logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford. A motive was not immediately known, but officials said they believed Radford used a personal handgun, not a military weapon.
The attack prompted soldiers in the area to “immediately and without hesitation,” tackle the shooter, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said.
Radford was taken into custody soon after the shooting, and officials later said that there was “no active threat to the community.”
He has a limited criminal past, including a DUI arrest, but officials at the base admitted they were unaware of his history.
Kelly Rissman and Isabel Keane have more:
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
Army sec. to give news conference at Fort Stewart with morning
13:15 , James LiddellArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is scheduled to hold a news conference at 9.25 a.m. this morning to recognize “acts of heroism” from those who helped stop yesterday’s shooting at the base.
Driscoll is set to address reporters in front of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team headquarters, where suspect Sgt. Quornelius Radford was assigned.
Fort Stewart's history of violent incidents
12:45 , James LiddellWednesday’s incident at Fort Stewart, which resulted in five soldiers being inflicted with gunshot wounds, marked the latest in a string of violent incidents at the Army installation in Georgia.
In December 2022, Specialist Shay Wilson was charged with murder after he was accused of fatally shooting Sergeant Nathan Hillman at the 2nd Brigade’s building complex.
Former Sergeant Byron Booker received a life sentence in early 2023 after fatally stabbing Specialist Austin Hawk in June 2020, inflicting approximately 40 wounds.
Quornelius Radford's 'cryptic text message' before attack
12:15 , James LiddellLogistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford allegedly sent his aunt a text message on Wednesday morning, before the attack unfolded at the Fort Stewart base in Georgia.
His father, 52-year-old Eddie Radford, told The New York Times that his son messaged his aunt that “he loved everybody, and that he’ll be in a better place because he was about to go and do something.”
The elder Radford had not seen the message firsthand but it was described to him by the aunt.
Suspect's father says son had 'complained of racism' at Fort Stewart
11:45 , James LiddellEddie Radford, the father of suspected gunman Quornelius Radford, told The New York Times that his son had complained of racism at Fort Stewart and had been seeking to transfer.
He said, however, that nothing was telling in his son’s behavior in the lead up to yesterday’s attack.
“It’s hard for me to process,” the 52-year-old told The Times.
Quornelius Radford did not have a history of serious mental health issues. His father told the newspaper. However, the father said that he sometimes dealt with depression, which followed the death of his mother when he was a child.
Who is Quornelius Radford, the suspected shooter?
11:14 , James LiddellOfficials identified Logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford as the suspect accused of opening fire at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia on Wednesday.
Radford, 28, who was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, has a limited criminal past with a law enforcement source telling CNN that he was arrested in May for DUI.
Officials at the base admitted they were unaware of Radford’s history.
“I do believe he was arrested locally for a DUI. That was unknown to his chain of command until the event occurred and we started looking into the law enforcement databases,” Lubas said.
Radford is currently being held in pretrial confinement awaiting charges, Lubas said. Authorities have not yet shared a motive behind the attack, which left five soldiers injured.
They also have to determine how the suspected shooter brought his personal gun onto the Army base.
“We’re going to have to determine how he was able to get a handgun to his place of duty,” Lubas said, later reaffirming that he is still “very confident” in the base’s security.
How did officials apprehend the suspected gunman?
04:00 , Katie HawkinsonThe suspected Fort Stewart gunman, Quornelius Radford, was apprehended at 11:35 a.m., officials said. Fort Stewart had gone into lockdown 30 minutes prior.
Officials took the suspected gunman into custody after nearby witnesses tackled him.
“His soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier, subdued him,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said Wednesday. “That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody.”
Radford, 28, is an automated logistics sergeant assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
Full story: Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia
03:00 , Katie HawkinsonFive soldiers are expected to recover after officials say they were shot at Fort Stewart by a fellow service member.
Mike Bedigan has the details on how today’s shooting unfolded:
Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart Army base: Suspect identified as Army sergeant
Suspected gunman's motive still unclear, officials say
02:00 , Katie HawkinsonThe suspected gunman’s motive is still unclear, Brig. Gen. John Lubas told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
“What we know is...the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work,” Lubas said. “It did involve his co-workers. We're still not certain about the motivations, but again, he's been interviewed by Army investigators, and we believe we'll gain more information here shortly.”
Watch the press conference below:
Where is the suspected gunman now?
01:00 , Katie HawkinsonQuornelius Radford is in pre-trial confinement as he awaits a charging decision by the Office of the Special Trial Council, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said Wednesday afternoon.
Watch: Officials give press conference on Fort Stewart shooting
Thursday 7 August 2025 00:00 , Katie HawkinsonBrig. Gen. John Lubas spoke to reporters about the Fort Stewart shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
Watch here:
What to know about the Fort Stewart victims
Wednesday 6 August 2025 23:00 , Katie HawkinsonFive soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart on Wednesday morning. Their identities are still unknown.
All five are in stable condition and expected to recover, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said at 3:30 p.m. local time.
The five soldiers were initially taken to Winn Army Community Hospital. Two were then transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.
Three of the victims required surgery, Lubas said.
President Donald Trump comments on Fort Stewart shooting
Wednesday 6 August 2025 22:39 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump called the shooting at Fort Stewart an “atrocity” while speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon.
“The shooter is now in custody and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is on site to ensure that the perpetrator of this atrocity — which is exactly what it is — will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Trump said.
“The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families, and hopefully they’ll fully recover, and we can put this chapter behind,” Trump continued. “But we’re not going to forget what happened. We’re going to take very good care of this person that did this, horrible person.”
New York AG responds to Georgia shooting
Wednesday 6 August 2025 22:00 , Katie HawkinsonNew York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
“My heart is with the five soldiers who were shot at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia today, their families, and all who serve our nation today,” she said. “I'm praying these soldiers make a full recovery from this horrific tragedy.”
Savannah mayor speaks out
Wednesday 6 August 2025 21:50 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Mayor Van Johnson told NBC News he’s been in contact with officials at Fort Stewart.
Johnson explained that many people in the area have connections to the Army.
“Savannah, Hinesville, we're military cities, so most people are connected at least by one degree,” Johnson said. “Either they served in the military, they have a relative that serves, they’re a retiree.”
Fort Stewart is about an hour outside Savannah. Two of the five victims have also been sent to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
“Our soldiers and their families are a great augmentation to our community, and so therefore when they hurt, we hurt as well,” Johnson added. “We're praying not only for their continued well-being, but also, we all want answers, we want to make sure that our soldiers remain safe no matter where they are.”
Everything we know about suspected gunman Quornelius Radford
Wednesday 6 August 2025 21:27 , Katie HawkinsonAn Army sergeant is accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, an Army base in Georgia.
Here’s what we know about the suspect, Quornelius Radford:
Who is Quornelius Radford, solider accused of shooting at Fort Stewart Army base
Suspect is from Florida: report
Wednesday 6 August 2025 21:25 , Katie HawkinsonSuspected gunman Quornelius Radford is from Jacksonville, Florida, and joined the Army in January 2018, NBC News reports.
The 28-year-old is currently in pre-trial confinement.
Quornelius Radford's booking photo from prior DUI arrest revealed
Wednesday 6 August 2025 21:09 , Katie HawkinsonQuornelius Radford, the suspected gunman accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, was previously arrested for driving under the influence.
Radford is currently in pre-trial confinement while he awaits a charging decision, officials said Wednesday.
Officials have notified victims' families
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:54 , Katie HawkinsonThe families of all five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart have been notified, officials said.
“All of the families of the victims have been notified, and we're wrapping our arms around them and ensuring we provide them all the support that we can,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said.
Soldiers tackled gunman 'without hesitation'
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:52 , Katie HawkinsonSoldiers who witnessed today’s shooting at Fort Stewart acted “without hesitation” to stop the suspected gunman, Quornelius Radford.
“His soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier, subdued him,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said. “That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody.”
What we know about the suspected gunman
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:48 , Katie HawkinsonOfficials identified the suspected gunman as 28-year-old Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
Radford has not been previously deployed to combat, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said. He is now in pre-trial confinement and awaiting a charging decision by the Office of the Special Trial Council.
Radford was previously arrested for a DUI, Lubas said. His chain of command wasn’t aware of the arrest until today’s incident, when investigators “started looking into the law enforcement databases,” Lubas explained.
Motive still unclear
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:44 , Katie HawkinsonThe suspected gunman’s motive is still unclear, Brig. Gen. John Lubas told reporters.
“What we know is...the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work,” Lubas said. “It did involve his co-workers. We're still not certain about the motivations, but again, he's been interviewed by Army investigators, and we believe we'll gain more information here shortly.”
Officials identify suspected gunman and said he used personal weapon
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:38 , Katie HawkinsonQuornelius Radford, the 28-year-old suspected gunman, is believed to have used a personal handgun, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said.
“I can confirm it was not a military weapon,” he said.
All five victims in stable condition
Wednesday 6 August 2025 20:32 , Katie HawkinsonBrig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, told reporters all five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart are in stable condition.
Three of the victims required surgery. Two have been transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia
They are all expected to recover.
