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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.