A US military sergeant went on a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday, wounding five of his comrades.Sgt. Quornelius Samentrio Radfordis was named as the shooter at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. All of the wounded are in stable condition, with three having undergone surgery.Official said Radfordis his his personal handgun in the attack.The incident triggered a sweeping lockdown across the installation — including Wright and Evans Army Airfields — and on‑post elementary schools, which were placed into immediate lockdown. Law enforcement arrived on the scene 39 minutes after the incident started..Authorities ordered all gates closed and advised personnel to stay indoors, lock doors and windows, keep phone lines open and report status to leadership, WSMV reported.Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, speaking to the press, confirmed that authorities are still assessing the threat but said, “we can confirm an active shooter.” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement via X, saying he is in close contact with law enforcement and urging Georgians to join him in thoughts and prayers for the victims and all those who serve.“We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers,” he wrote ..Fort Stewart is located roughly 70 km southwest of Savannah and is the largest U.S. Army installation east of the Mississippi.It houses thousands of service members, their families, and civilian employees belonging to the 3rd Infantry Division.
