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Army Sergeant Opens Fire on Coworkers at Fort Stewart, Georgia

CBS New YorkAugust 6, 20252 min1,104 views
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Fort Stewart Shooting Incident

  • 🎯 An Army sergeant, identified as Cornelius Radford, allegedly opened fire on his coworkers at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
  • πŸ“ The incident occurred on a military base located approximately 40 miles northeast of Savannah.
  • πŸ₯ All five soldiers who were shot are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to recover.

Shooter and Motive

  • πŸ‘€ Sergeant Cornelius Radford, 28, is in custody.
  • ❓ The motive behind the shooting is currently unclear, and authorities are still gathering information.
  • πŸ’Ό Radford worked in logistics, likely in operations, and had no prior disciplinary issues or combat experience.

Response and Weapon

  • πŸ‘ Brave soldiers on the scene immediately intervened and subdued the shooter, preventing further casualties.
  • ⚠️ It is unclear how Radford obtained the personal handgun used in the shooting, as personal weapons are generally not allowed on military bases.
  • βš–οΈ The military was unaware of a previous DUI arrest in May involving Radford until after the shooting incident.

Official Briefings

  • πŸ“° The White House confirmed that President Trump was briefed on the shooting and the situation was being monitored.
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