Fort Stewart, one of the largest and most strategically important Army bases in the United States, was the scene of a disturbing act of violence on Wednesday morning when an Army sergeant opened fire on fellow soldiers, injuring five.

The base, located about 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, went into a brief lockdown as authorities responded to the incident. The suspected shooter was identified by a U.S. official as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, a logistics sergeant who had not previously served in combat.

According to officials, Radford used a personal handgun to carry out the shooting—not a military-issued weapon. The gunfire erupted within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, where Radford was reportedly working.

Military law enforcement was dispatched to the scene at 10:56 a.m., and by 11:35 a.m., Radford was apprehended. Eyewitness accounts from within the unit indicate that soldiers in the immediate vicinity acted heroically, tackling and restraining Radford without hesitation before he could cause further harm. He was then taken into custody by military police.

While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, speaking at a press conference, stated that the Army would not speculate on possible reasons and is continuing its investigation. Names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of family members.

What is known is that all five injured soldiers are in stable condition and expected to survive. Three required surgery due to the severity of their wounds. Initial treatment was provided on-site before victims were transported to Winn Army Community Hospital. Some were later transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, the region’s top trauma facility.

This violent episode has reignited national concerns about safety within military installations—spaces presumed to be among the most secure environments in the country. Despite heightened security protocols, several past incidents show that internal threats remain an unsettling reality.

This shooting adds to a growing list of deadly incidents on U.S. military bases over the last two decades. Most notably, the 2009 Fort Hood shooting—perpetrated by a U.S. Army psychiatrist—left 13 dead and more than 30 wounded. Other incidents include the 2013 Washington Navy Yard shooting that killed 12, the 2014 Fort Hood attack that resulted in three deaths, and the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting that left three people dead and several injured.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the incident. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was also monitoring the situation closely. The FBI is now involved in the investigation, with Deputy Director Dan Bongino stating that federal agents are working in collaboration with military authorities.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement offering prayers for the victims and their families, while emphasizing support for all service members affected by the tragedy.

As the investigation continues and more details emerge, Fort Stewart and the wider military community are left grappling with the emotional and psychological fallout of yet another attack within its own ranks. For now, the base remains operational but on heightened alert, as leaders work to ensure the safety of all personnel.