Army Sergeant Sentenced to Life for Shooting Rampage at Fort Stewart

The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) announced the sentencing of an Army sergeant for a shooting that targeted his unit and his fiancé. Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford has been sentenced to six life terms with the possibility of parole for his actions at Fort Stewart, Georgia, last summer.

Radford, 29, was found guilty by a military judge for attempting to murder five soldiers and his fiancé during the incident on August 6. Alongside his life sentences, he will lose all pay and allowances, be demoted to E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge. His confinement will be at Fort Leavenworth’s U.S. Disciplinary Barracks.

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a suspect in the shooting, is escorted by military police into a booking room at the Liberty County Jail in Hinesville, Georgia, on Aug. 6, 2025.

Maj. Matthew Fields, an OSTC prosecutor, highlighted the betrayal involved, emphasizing that soldiers should not face danger from within their ranks. Radford’s actions shattered essential trust within his unit.

Ryan O’Connor, Army CID special agent in charge, noted that the conviction affirms the Army’s commitment to ensuring safety among its members and communities.

A soldier arms himself at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Aug. 6, 2025, following the incident that injured five people.

Prior to the shooting, Radford, an automated logistics sergeant from Jacksonville, Florida, had no known disciplinary issues in the Army despite a concealed DUI arrest in May 2025. The attack followed a dispute with his male fiancé, who feared Radford was suicidal and followed him to the military base. Radford used a personal firearm to shoot his fiancé when confronted in the parking area.

He then entered the unit’s offices, injuring four soldiers and attempting to shoot a fifth. Fellow soldiers subdued Radford until law enforcement arrived.

Sgt. Quornelius Radford is escorted by military police into a booking room at the Liberty County Jail in Hinesville, Georgia, on Aug. 6, 2025.

In the aftermath, Brig. Gen. John Lubas praised the soldiers’ quick actions that prevented further casualties. Immediate first aid was given to the victims.

All six individuals survived but testified about the lasting trauma they experienced. The victims unanimously asked for the maximum punishment for Radford.

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