Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is facing serious charges after allegedly opening fire on six fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6. The shooting occurred at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complex. Radford injured five soldiers before being subdued by coworkers. Fortunately, all victims survived their injuries, though their identities have not been publicly released.
Charges and Court Proceedings
Radford is charged with two specifications of attempted premeditated murder, four specifications of attempted unpremeditated murder, domestic violence, and multiple counts of aggravated assault. These charges stem from the shooting and his use of a personal handgun, not a military firearm, during the attack.
At a pre-trial confinement review on August 12, it was revealed that one of the victims was Radford’s intimate partner, and two of the victims were premeditated targets. Radford did not speak at the hearing.
Transfer to Joint Base Charleston for Pre-Trial Confinement
As part of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, Radford will be transferred to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston at Joint Base Charleston for pre-trial confinement. A neutral judge advocate will be assigned as a preliminary hearing officer, and a hearing will be scheduled to review the evidence and determine whether there is probable cause for the charges.
Legal Process Moving Forward
Following the preliminary hearing, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) will review the findings to decide if the case should proceed to a general court-martial. If so, the case will be assigned to a military judge for arraignment and trial.
Background on Radford and Fort Stewart
Radford, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, enlisted in 2018 as an automated logistical specialist. He has not had any combat deployments. Fort Stewart, located about 41 miles southwest of Savannah, is the largest Army base east of the Mississippi River and serves as the home of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Two victims spoke at Radford’s hearing, stating that they believe he poses a danger to himself and others. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have yet to be released by military authorities.
