Army Sergeant Faces Trial for Shooting 5 at Georgia Base, Pleads Not Guilty

A dramatic courtroom hearing unfolded at Fort Stewart in Georgia as Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and other crimes related to the August 6 shootings that left five people injured, including his romantic partner. Radford is set to face a court-martial in June, with his trial scheduled to begin on June 15. The incident unfolded when Radford allegedly opened fire on members of his supply unit with a personal handgun, wounding four soldiers and a civilian worker. Fellow soldiers quickly intervened, disarming and restraining Radford until military police arrived. According to authorities, Radford has been charged with six counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and domestic violence. The charges stem from the shooting, which occurred at the sprawling Fort Stewart Army post in southeast Georgia. While the victims' names have not been released, the charging document reveals that three of the wounded suffered grievous bodily harm, including gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. Under military law, attempted murder carries a potential penalty of life imprisonment. Radford has been held in pretrial confinement at a Navy brig in Charleston, South Carolina, since the incident. The case has sparked widespread attention at Fort Stewart, with thousands of soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. Brigadier General John Lubas, the 3rd Infantry's commander, praised the soldiers who intervened, crediting them with saving lives through their quick actions. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll visited Fort Stewart the day after the incident to award Meritorious Service Medals to six soldiers who helped restrain the gunman and treat the victims. The case is set to proceed to trial, with Radford's defense team yet to decide whether the judge or a jury of fellow soldiers will weigh the evidence and render a verdict.