Army Sergeant Charged in Shooting Spree at Fort Stewart
Sgt. Quornelius Radford was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and domestic violence after shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Radford, whose romantic partner was among the victims, faces pretrial proceedings. The incident left soldiers injured but alive, and life-saving actions by comrades were praised.
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A U.S. Army sergeant has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia, where five soldiers were injured. Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, was also charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence, as one victim was his romantic partner.
Radford was detained after firing on his supply unit members with a personal firearm. The charges include six attempts of murder, noting he missed one target. The Army has withheld victims' identities, and the motive is currently unknown.
Following the attack, soldiers swiftly responded, administering first aid until help arrived. Their efforts were commended by Brig. Gen. John Lubas, and six soldiers received awards for their actions during the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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