(NewsNation) — Five soldiers were shot Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia.
The shooter was identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, and Army officials said the shooting took place at Radford’s place of work and that those shot were his coworkers.
All five who were shot are in stable condition and expected to recover. Two were transported to an area hospital for further treatment, and all the families of the victims have been notified.
The weapon used was a personal handgun, not a military weapon, said Brig. Gen. John Lubas. He said Radford had a DUI off base that his superior officers were unaware of until this incident.
The Army had no evidence of behavioral issues with Radford, Lubas told reporters. Other soldiers in the area tackled the shooter and subdued him so he could be taken into custody.
Radford had not previously been deployed to combat.
Authorities said they are not speculating on the motive at this time.
There is no active threat to the community.
The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. local time, and the lockdown was lifted Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities said no additional information would be released until the investigation is completed.
A portion of Fort Stewart was put on lockdown early Wednesday, and those in the 2nd Army Brigade area were told to stay inside, close and lock all windows and all doors.
Area schools were initially on lockdown as well, but those were lifted Wednesday afternoon.
The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office was assisting with the response as needed. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms also responded.
Army officials put the lockdown in place around 11 a.m.
Response to Fort Stewart shooting
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been briefed on the shooting.
“We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same,” he said on social media.
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting as well as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
“Our federal law enforcement agents in Georgia are coordinating to provide support as the situation at Fort Stewart develops. I am praying for all the victims and for our troops at the base,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Other Georgia officials have responded as well.
“I am monitoring the situation at Fort Stewart. Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community,” Rep. Buddy Carter said on X.
“As we wait for more information, please join me in praying for the soldiers and first responders at Fort Stewart today,” said Rep. Mike Collins.
“I’m heartbroken to see the news of an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart today. I’m monitoring the situation closely and join all of Georgia as we pray for the safety of our servicemembers, staff, and their families,” said Sen. Raphael Warnock.
President Trump said, “The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families.”
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed there would be a just response to Radford’s actions in a statement via X.
“Today, a cowardly shooting at Fort Stewart left five brave Soldiers wounded. Praise God they are all in stable condition. Our prayers are with them, their families, and the entire Fort Stewart community in the aftermath of this attack,” he wrote.
“We owe profound gratitude to the law enforcement heroes who charged into danger. Swift justice will be brought to the perpetrator and anyone else found to be involved.”
Fort Stewart
Fort Stewart is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River, with 279,270 acres. The population as of 2020 was 8,821 people on the base and around 35,000 people in the city of Hinesville.
Fort Stewart provides services to about 15,000 active duty Army, 400 other military members, 160 students, 16,000 family members of active-duty service members, 2,000 transient military, 5,100 military retirees, 21,500 retiree family members, 4,000 civilian Defense Department employees, 1,200 contractors, 530 reserve members and 1,660 family members of reserve.
Twice a year, the base holds integrated protection exercises that include military departments and civilian agencies to prepare for possible emergency scenarios, including active shooters.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details.