Active-duty sergeant wounds five soldiers in Fort Stewart shooting

In the United States, an active-duty Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, a military base in Georgia, on Wednesday morning. The incident began around 10:56 a.m. when Sergeant Quornelius Radford allegedly shot five fellow soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The base went into lockdown shortly after the shooting was reported, and law enforcement, including the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, swiftly responded to contain the situation. The suspect was apprehended by 11:35 a.m., and lockdown measures were lifted after confirming there was no active threat. All five soldiers who were injured in the shooting received treatment shortly after the incident, with two transported to a hospital in Savannah for further care. Brigadier General John Lubas, the commanding officer of Fort Stewart, reported that the soldiers were in stable condition and expected to recover. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and there is an ongoing investigation into how Radford managed to bring a personal weapon onto the military base, where firearm access is highly regulated. Earlier reports indicated that Radford had been arrested for driving under the influence earlier in May, although it was noted that the military command was not informed of this incident. Investigators are looking into his background for any prior behavioral or disciplinary issues that might explain the shooting. Statements from officials emphasized the need for continued support for the victims and their families, highlighting the tragedy of the situation at a military facility. In the aftermath, Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp released a statement expressing his sadness regarding the incident and calling for prayers for those affected. Military bases have been sites of prior shootings, raising concerns about the security and mental health of personnel. The FBI is involved in the investigation alongside Army officials. The timing of this shooting comes amidst a broader context of rising gun violence in the United States, including several mass shooting incidents, creating a sense of urgency around understanding and addressing these acts of violence.