Army Sergeant Charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault after Shooting Five Fellow Soldiers

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A 28-year-old U.S. Army sergeant, Quornelius Radford, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and domestic violence after allegedly shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. Radford's romantic partner was among the victims, although it is unclear if they were among the five wounded. The hearing officer has ordered Radford to remain in pretrial confinement as he faces six counts of attempted murder, six counts of aggravated assault, and a single count of domestic violence. The charges carry a potential penalty of life imprisonment under military law.

Key Takeaways:

  • Radford, 28, was charged with six counts of attempted murder, six counts of aggravated assault, and a single count of domestic violence after shooting five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart.
  • One of the victims was Radford's romantic partner, although it is unclear if they were among the five wounded.
  • The Army has not released the victims' names, and Fort Stewart officials have declined to comment on Radford's motives.
  • Radford faces pretrial proceedings to determine whether there is enough evidence for him to stand trial by court-martial.
  • The largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, Fort Stewart is home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division.
  • Radford served as a supply sergeant in the division's 2nd Armored Brigade and enlisted in 2018.

Statistics:

  • 28: The age of the accused, Quornelius Radford.
  • 6: The number of counts of attempted murder against Radford.
  • 6: The number of counts of aggravated assault against Radford.
  • 1: The number of count of domestic violence against Radford.
  • 40 miles (64 kilometers): The distance southwest of Savannah where Fort Stewart is located.
  • Life imprisonment: The potential penalty under military law for Radford's charges if convicted.

Sources:

  • "Army sergeant charged with attempted murder in shooting of 5 fellow soldiers" by Russ Bynum (Associated Press)