Cops Name Alleged Gunman in Georgia Military Base Shooting

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The alleged gunman who shot at least five soldiers at the Fort Stewart Base in Georgia on Wednesday was confirmed to be 28-year-old Army Sergeant Quornelius Samentrio Radford, an automated logistics sergeant assigned to the second brigade combat team.

Brigadier General John Lubas, a third infantry commanding general, told reporters during an afternoon press conference that Radford had not been previously deployed, but was stationed at Fort Stewart.

“The shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work. It did involve his co-workers. We’re still not certain about the motivations,” he said.

“Sergeant Radford has been interviewed by the Army Criminal Investigation Division and is currently in pre-trial confinement awaiting a charging decision by the Office of the Special Trial Counsel,” added Lubas.

Lubas could not confirm where the shooter was from, although it has been reported he has ties to Florida. He told the press that Radford had been arrested locally for a DUI. This arrest was unknown to the army chain of command. Radford was booked into the Liberty County Jail in Georgia in May for the DUI.

Lubas further confirmed that the gun used in the shooting was not a military weapon.

“We believe it was a personal handgun,” said Lubas.

Radford was taken into custody at about 11:35 a.m., according to a statement from the base.

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“Soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier, subdued him, which allowed law enforcement to take him into custody,” Lubas told the press.

The base, located in the southeast region of the state, was alerted to an active shooter situation just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

“Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area,” said a Facebook post from the base, which added, “There is no active threat to the community.”

The wounded soldiers were treated at the scene. Five were moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. All arrived in stable condition. Three of the soldiers had surgical intervention, and two have been transferred to Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

The base gave the “all-clear” just before 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Radford’s first name.