US Army Sergeant Sentenced to Six Life Terms for Fort Stewart Shooting
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with parole possibility for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in August 2025. After arguing with his fiancée, he shot her and four other soldiers at his unit headquarters; all five survived after fellow soldiers subdued him and provided first aid. Radford pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated assault, and was convicted of attempted murder. He was dishonorably discharged and will serve his sentence at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Six soldiers who intervened received Meritorious Service Medals.
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US Army sergeant sentenced to six life terms for shooting spree at Georgia base
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in August 2025. Radford shot and wounded his fiancée and four other soldiers after an argument, then charged into his unit's offices and fired at additional personnel. All five victims survived after soldiers overpowered him and provided first aid. Radford was convicted of attempted premeditated and unpremeditated murder, domestic violence, and aggravated assault. He was also reduced in rank, dishonorably discharged, and forfeited all pay. The six soldiers who subdued him received the Meritorious Service Medal. Radford will serve his sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Army TimesUS Army sergeant sentenced to six life terms for shooting spree at Georgia base
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in August 2025. Radford argued with his fiancée, then drove to the base with a loaded handgun, shot his fiancée in the unit parking lot, and then charged inside, shooting four other soldiers. He attempted to shoot a sixth person but missed. All five victims survived after soldiers subdued Radford and provided first aid. Radford pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated assault charges and was convicted by a military judge of attempted premeditated and unpremeditated murder. He was also reduced in rank, dishonorably discharged, and forfeited all pay and allowances. Six soldiers who subdued him received Meritorious Service Medals from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Radford will serve his sentence at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Military TimesUS Army sergeant sentenced to six life terms for shooting spree at Georgia base
US Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in August 2025. Radford, 29, was convicted by a military judge of attempting to murder six people, including his fiancée and four fellow soldiers. All five victims survived after other soldiers subdued Radford and provided first aid. He pleaded guilty to charges including domestic violence and aggravated assault. The attack occurred after he argued with his fiancée, who had followed him onto the base fearing he was suicidal. Radford shot his fiancée in the unit parking lot then fired at soldiers inside the offices. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll awarded Meritorious Service Medals to six soldiers who subdued Radford and treated the wounded. Radford will serve his sentence at the US Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Military TimesUS Army Sergeant Sentenced to Six Life Terms for Fort Stewart Shooting Spree
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole, a dishonorable discharge, reduction in rank, and forfeiture of all pay for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025. Radford, an automated logistics sergeant assigned to A Company, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, shot and wounded his fiancée and four other soldiers at his unit headquarters. A fifth intended victim was missed. All five victims survived after being subdued by fellow soldiers who provided first aid. Radford was convicted by a military judge of two specifications of attempted premeditated murder and four specifications of attempted unpremeditated murder, and had earlier pleaded guilty to domestic violence, aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated assault by inflicting grievous bodily harm. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll presented the Meritorious Service Medal to the six soldiers who subdued Radford and aided the wounded. Radford will serve his sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Army TimesUS Army Sergeant Sentenced to Six Life Terms for Fort Stewart Shooting Spree
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole for a shooting spree at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in August 2025. Radford, formerly assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, shot and wounded his fiancée and four other soldiers at his unit headquarters after an argument. He was convicted of attempted premeditated and unpremeditated murder by a military judge. All five victims survived after soldiers subdued Radford and administered first aid. Radford also pleaded guilty to domestic violence and multiple aggravated assault charges. The sentence includes reduction in rank, dishonorable discharge, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances. He will serve his sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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