Summary
A suspect opened fire at Fort Stewart, a large Army base in Georgia, injuring five soldiers before other troops tackled him and helped the wounded. The suspected shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, was quickly taken into custody, and the injured soldiers are expected to recover.
Key Facts
- The shooting took place at Fort Stewart in Georgia, one of the largest Army bases in the U.S.
- Sgt. Quornelius Radford is accused of shooting five soldiers with a personal handgun.
- Other soldiers quickly tackled Radford and gave first aid to the injured.
- The injured soldiers were taken to the hospital, and three had surgery.
- The soldiers' actions helped ensure Radford's arrest.
- Authorities have not speculated on Radford’s motive for the shooting.
- Radford enlisted in the Army in January 2018 and is a supply sergeant.
- The FBI is involved in the investigation of the incident.
