Army Sgt Faces Court Martial After Fort Stewart Shooting Wounds Five

On December 12, 2025, Army prosecutors formally referred charges against Sgt Quornelius Radford to a general court martial for an August 6, 2025, shooting inside a supply unit facility at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Five people were wounded in the incident, and prosecutors charged Radford with multiple counts including attempted murder and aggravated assault. An additional count was added for an individual Radford allegedly fired at and missed.

According to the case file, Radford opened fire with a personal handgun inside the supply facility. Fellow soldiers disarmed him, restrained him, and held him until military police arrived. Service members at the scene also rendered first aid to the wounded prior to the arrival of military medical personnel. Unit and base leadership issued public comments praising those service members for their actions in restraining the shooter and aiding victims.

Referral to a general court martial is the procedural step used when the government pursues the most serious offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Those charged at that level face trial by members or a military judge and can be exposed to the full range of statutory punishments. Attempted murder carries a potential maximum penalty that can include life imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and the court martial’s findings.

For Fort Stewart residents and the broader military community, the referral closes an initial investigative chapter and opens a judicial one. Families of victims and witnesses should expect notification through official channels as the case moves toward arraignment and pretrial proceedings. The outcome will determine both criminal accountability and potential administrative actions under the chain of command.

Community members seeking reliable updates should follow Fort Stewart public affairs and official Army communications for announcements about court dates and support services. The referral underscores the military justice process at work, and it highlights the immediate importance of on base safety procedures, rapid medical response, and the role of fellow service members in preventing further harm.