Soldier Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence, Assault Charges in Fort Stewart Shooting

Sgt. Quornelius Radford faces trial on attempted murder charges in June.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:42pm

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A soldier accused of shooting and injuring five people on the Fort Stewart military base in August 2025 has pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated assault charges. Sgt. Quornelius Radford entered the guilty plea on Tuesday and will face trial on attempted murder charges in June.

Why it matters

The Fort Stewart shooting raised concerns about mental health and domestic violence issues within the military, as well as the need for improved security and response protocols on military bases.

The details

Radford pleaded guilty to one count of domestic violence, one count of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of aggravated assault causing grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted premeditated murder and four counts of attempted unpremeditated murder. The military judge accepted Radford's guilty plea, and his trial on the attempted murder charges will begin on June 15.

  • On August 6, 2025, soldiers in Radford's unit followed the sound of gunfire and found wounded victims in an office building on the Fort Stewart base.
  • On Tuesday, April 1, 2026, Radford entered his guilty plea in front of a military judge.
  • Radford's trial on the attempted murder charges will begin on June 15, 2026.

The players

Sgt. Quornelius Radford

A soldier who served as a supply sergeant in the 2nd Armored Brigade at Fort Stewart. He is accused of shooting and injuring five people on the base in August 2025.

Brig. Gen. John Lubas

The 3rd Infantry's commander, who credited soldiers with saving lives by immediately rendering first aid to the victims of the Fort Stewart shooting.

Dan Driscoll

The Army Secretary who visited Fort Stewart the day after the shootings to award Meritorious Service Medals to six soldiers who helped restrain the gunman and treat the victims.

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What they’re saying

“Soldiers in Radford's unit followed the sound of gunfire into the hallways of an office building where they found hazy gun smoke in the air and wounded victims on the floor and in nearby offices.”

— Brig. Gen. John Lubas, 3rd Infantry's commander

“Brig. Gen. John Lubas credited soldiers with saving lives by immediately rendering first aid, in some cases using their bare hands to stanch bleeding from gunshot wounds.”

— Brig. Gen. John Lubas, 3rd Infantry's commander

What’s next

Radford's trial on the six specifications of attempted murder will begin on June 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges the military faces in addressing mental health and domestic violence issues among its personnel, as well as the need for robust security protocols and rapid response training to prevent and mitigate future incidents of violence on military bases.