5 Soldiers Shot at Fort Stewart Army Base by Fellow Soldier

Shooting Incident at Fort Stewart

• 🎯 A gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia, leading to a lockdown lasting several hours.
• ⚡ Five soldiers were wounded in the attack, but officials stated they are all expected to survive.

Suspect Apprehended

• 👮 The shooting suspect has been identified as Army Sergeant Cornelius Radford, a 28-year-old active duty soldier.
• 🛠️ Radford, who worked in automated logistics, used a personal handgun during the incident at his workplace.
• 🔍 Investigators are currently interviewing Radford and are uncertain about his motivations.

Base Lockdown and Response

• 🔒 The base was placed on lockdown, with personnel instructed to shelter in place within buildings.
• 👏 Soldiers on the base acted quickly, tackling and subduing the shooter without hesitation, which allowed law enforcement to take him into custody.

Background and Investigation

• ⚠️ Radford had no prior combat history.
• ⚖️ He was previously arrested in May for a DUI off-base, and it is unclear why his superiors were not notified of this arrest.
• ❓ Investigators are examining how the weapon was brought onto the army base.
• 📍 Fort Stewart is a significant training and deployment center, home to the Third Infantry Division.