Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old active-duty Army sergeant, allegedly opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, injuring five fellow soldiers before being tackled and subdued by colleagues during the chaos.
The quick response by nearby soldiers likely prevented further tragedy, earning six of them the Meritorious Service Medal for their courageous actions.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll praised the soldiers’ heroism, emphasizing that their intervention "absolutely saved lives" during the alarming incident.
All five injured soldiers are expected to recover, but the shooting has raised significant concerns about safety on military installations, particularly regarding the presence of personal firearms.
Investigators are looking into Radford's motives, which remain unclear, as officials seek answers on how he was able to smuggle a personal weapon onto a military base.
The incident is part of a troubling trend of violence at military facilities that is prompting discussions on security measures and the well-being of servicemembers in their training and living environments.