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
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.