Crime
Shooter who opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia identified as Quornelius Radford
FORT STEWART, Ga. — In a news conference held Wednesday, military officials confirmed that five soldiers were wounded in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart, one of the largest U.S. Army installations, located southwest of Savannah.
The suspected gunman has been identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old active-duty automated logistics sergeant.
The shooting occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2nd ABCT) complex.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at 10:56 a.m., and Sgt. Radford was apprehended without further incident by 11:35 a.m.
All five victims, fellow soldiers of the suspect, were treated on-site and transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care.
Some were later transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, the region’s primary trauma facility.
Military officials stated that three of the five victims required surgery, but all are currently in stable condition and are expected to survive.
The names of the wounded have not been released pending family notifications.
According to military authorities, Sgt. Radford used a personally owned handgun in the attack—not a military-issued weapon.
The Army confirmed that Radford has not been deployed to combat and has no history of extremist affiliations.
At this time, officials say there is no indication that the shooting was related to terrorism.
Radford had a prior arrest in May for driving under the influence (DUI), but details regarding any disciplinary action following that incident have not been disclosed.
Military officials are actively investigating the circumstances and possible motive behind the shooting, though they emphasized no speculation will be made at this time.
The FBI has joined the investigation, and law enforcement continues to process the scene and interview witnesses.
The White House has been briefed, and President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are closely monitoring the situation, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
In a statement, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences, stating, “We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who serve our nation in our hearts and prayers.”
Fort Stewart, located roughly 40 miles southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River and home to the 3rd Infantry Division.
The base houses thousands of soldiers and their families and is considered one of the most secure military facilities in the country.
This incident has once again raised concerns about security within military installations, echoing past tragedies such as the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, in which 13 people were killed and over 30 wounded by an Army psychiatrist.
Officials say the 2nd ABCT complex remains on lockdown, while the main cantonment area was reopened to personnel shortly after noon.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Military leadership has urged the public and media to allow time for a thorough inquiry before drawing conclusions.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.