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
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.