Gun Violence in the U.S. Military

Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is seeking to plead guilty in a military court to a reduced set of charges stemming from an August 6, 2025 shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, that wounded four soldiers and a civilian co‑worker, Army prosecutors said Thursday. Radford had previously pleaded not guilty to 13 counts, including six attempted murder charges, but his attorneys told a military judge he now wants to admit guilt to two counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault and one count of domestic violence. The Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel says there is no negotiated plea deal, meaning Radford still faces a potential life sentence if the judge accepts the change at a March 31 hearing. Authorities say Radford used a personal handgun to open fire inside a supply unit office building before bystanders disarmed and restrained him; no motive has been publicly disclosed, and he has remained in pretrial confinement since his arrest. The incident prompted praise from commanders for soldiers who rendered life‑saving first aid and highlighted ongoing concerns about insider violence and weapon access on U.S. military bases.