Alleged shooter who left 5 soldiers injured at Fort Stewart identified

FORT STEWART, Ga. (WSAV) — Officials have identified the alleged shooter who opened fire and injured five soldiers at Fort Stewart on Wednesday.

The suspected shooter was identified as 28-year-old Sergent Quornelius Radford. Radford was stationed on base as an automated logistics sergeant, Brig. General John Lubas confirmed.

All five soldiers who were shot are in stable condition, Lubas said. The Army will not release names of those injured, pending notification of family members, Lt. Col. Angel Tomko said at a news conference.

Soldiers who witnessed the shooting “immediately and without hesitation” tackled Radford and subdued him, Lubas reported.

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Lubas said they can confirm the weapon used in the shooting was not a miliary weapon, and that they believe it was a personal handgun. As part of the investigation, military investigators will look into how Radford was able to bring a personal weapon on base.

Radford was also allegedly arrested for DUI locally, which was unknown to his chain of command.

Lubas also said that he isn’t aware of any prior behavioral issues involving Radford but noted that it’s still early in the investigation. Radford has not been deployed to combat before either, officials said.

(1:57 p.m.): Ambulances have arrived at Memorial Health escorted by police. The hospital is the only one with level 1 trauma care in the area. Due to the weather, the soldiers were sent by ambulance.

(1:51 p.m.): Fort Stewart, Wright Army Airfield and Evans Army Airfield is all clear according to a FSHAA Facebook post.

Liberty County School System announced at 1:49 p.m. the soft lockdown was lifted. There’s no threat to the county’s schools.

At approximately 1:28 p.m., 3 of the 5 shooting victims were taken to Memorial Health via ambulance, escorted by Georgia State Patrol. Appling County Schools Level 1 lockdown was lifted.

At 12:35 p.m., the shooter was apprehended. Five soldiers were confirmed to have been shot, according to Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. Four soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There’s no active threat to the community.

At 12:06 p.m., Appling County School System placed Level 1 lockdown: “We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in communication with local law enforcement.” The lockdown was lifted at 1:28 p.m.

At approximately 11:58 a.m., Maj. Charles Egan confirmed casualties. Some victims were taken to Memorial Hospital.

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Liberty County Schools placed a soft lockdown, including Button Gwinnet Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary and Snelson Golden Middle School. The lockdown was lifted as of 1:49 p.m.

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Maj. Charles Egan, confirmed an active shooter at Fort Stewart. Casualties are still being assessed.

Lt. Col Angel Tomko, Division PIO said it occurred in the 2d Brigade area located off of highway 144 near Sunbury Road. The brigade, which is not located on the main Fort Stewart area, is currently locked down as well as Wright Army Airfield which is located about 3 miles from sm2d brigade.

Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield (FSHAA) Commander issued a lock down in the 2ABCT area. The lockdown included Wright and Evans Army Airfield.

FSHAA confirmed through Facebook that Fort Stewart DoDEA schools were on lockdown as well.

WSAV has a crew on site.

“Lockdown your facility immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Keep telephone lines open and report accountability to your leadership,” FSHAA said on a Facebook post.