The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel reported that Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford, 29, received six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole. This sentence follows his conviction for attempting to murder five soldiers and his fiancé at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Radford was sentenced by a military judge and will forfeit all pay and allowances, be demoted to rank E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge. His confinement will take place at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Maj. Matthew Fields stated the life sentence signifies a severe “betrayal” as soldiers are expected to face threats from enemies, not peers. “Sgt. Radford turned his weapon on his own unit, breaking the trust essential in military organizations,” Fields remarked.
Army CID special agent Ryan O’Connor emphasized the sentence represents the military’s dedication to safeguarding its members and communities.
Radford, a logistics sergeant from Jacksonville, Florida, joined the Army in 2018. Despite a prior concealed DUI arrest in May 2025, he had no known disciplinary issues within the Army before the incident.
The shooting occurred after Radford argued with his fiancé at home, leading his fiancé to follow him to the military base out of concern. At the base, Radford shot his fiancé and later targeted soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, injuring five before being subdued by fellow soldiers. His immediate capture by fellow soldiers helped prevent further injuries.
Brig. Gen. John Lubas credited soldiers for preventing additional casualties, with immediate first aid given to the victims. All victims survived but testified about the severe trauma they endured, unanimously urging for the maximum penalty for Radford.