Summary
A gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart, a military base in Georgia, injuring five soldiers. Unarmed soldiers tackled the shooter, preventing further harm. The shooter, a US Army sergeant, is in custody, and an investigation is underway.
Key Facts
- The gunman was identified as Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old US Army sergeant.
- Five people were injured in the shooting; all are expected to recover.
- Six soldiers were awarded medals for subduing the gunman and providing first aid.
- The attack happened at Fort Stewart, located about 240 miles southeast of Atlanta.
- The suspect used a privately-owned pistol, not one issued by the military.
- The suspect is in custody, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the motive.
- The Army Criminal Investigation Division and FBI are leading the investigation.
- The suspect's father mentioned receiving a cryptic message from his son before the shooting.
