A shooting incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday left five soldiers injured. The suspect, 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is accused of opening fire on his fellow service members shortly before 11 a.m. Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, has been stationed at the base for approximately three years.

Brig. Gen. John Lubas, the commander of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, confirmed that Radford used a personal handgun during the attack. The shooting occurred at Radford's workplace and involved his co-workers. "What we know is, this soldier, the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work. It did involve his co-workers," Lubas stated. Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting.

The five injured soldiers are expected to recover, with three requiring surgery. They were hospitalized and reported to be stable as of Wednesday afternoon. Lubas noted that soldiers in the vicinity acted quickly to subdue Radford, preventing further injuries. "These soldiers, without a doubt, prevented further casualties," he said.

Radford is assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team and has not been deployed to combat. He joined the Army in January 2018 and has been at Fort Stewart since 2022. The Army's automated logistics role involves managing supplies and equipment, as well as maintaining supply data and records.

The investigation will also focus on how Radford was able to bring a handgun onto the military base, which is typically secured by armed guards. "This one’s a bit difficult, and we’re going to have to determine how he was able to get a handgun to his place of duty," Lubas explained.

While there are no known prior disciplinary actions against Radford, it was revealed that he had been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in May. Lubas stated that this information was not known to Radford's chain of command until after the shooting incident. The DUI arrest occurred in Liberty County, with Radford being taken into custody at 1:02 a.m. on May 18.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned the shooting as "cowardly" and promised swift justice for Radford. He expressed gratitude that all five soldiers are expected to survive. "We owe profound gratitude to the law enforcement heroes who charged into danger," Hegseth wrote.

Radford is currently in pretrial confinement as authorities await a charging decision from the Office of the Special Trial Counsel. He has been interviewed by the Army Criminal Investigation Division. President Donald Trump also commented on the incident, stating he was praying for the victims and their families, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Fort Stewart is located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. Following the shooting, the base was placed on lockdown for about an hour, and nearby schools took precautionary measures.