Quornelius Radford Identified as Fort Stewart Shooter
Gunman who injured 5 soldiers at Georgia military base had prior DUI arrest
Fort Stewart Shooter Identified as Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford
The Fort Stewart shooter, who opened fire and injured five fellow soldiers at the Georgia-based military installation, has been identified as 28-year-old Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, according to reports by CNN and Fox News.
The incident occurred earlier this week, prompting an emergency lockdown at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base located in southeast Georgia. Authorities say Radford, now in custody, used a firearm to target individuals on base, resulting in five non-fatal injuries.
🔍 Who Is Quornelius Radford?
Quornelius Radford is a serving U.S. Army sergeant. Public records show that he was previously arrested in May for driving under the influence (DUI)—raising questions about how his conduct was handled within military protocols.
The Fort Stewart shooter was swiftly detained following the incident, and all injured soldiers are reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the attack.
🔒 Base Response and Investigation
Military police and federal investigators are continuing their probe into the shooting. Fort Stewart officials have praised the rapid response of on-base security teams, which prevented further casualties.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has taken over the case, with assistance from local and federal law enforcement agencies.
