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Sgt. Radford Sentenced to Six Life Terms, Fort Stewart Shooting

6/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Military judge sentenced Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford to six life sentences for the Fort Stewart attack that wounded six soldiers who survived and testified he deserved the maximum punishment.
Soldiers who subdued Radford were commended by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for providing first aid to the victims.
The shooting began after Radford left his home following an argument with his fiancé, whom he also shot before entering the base.

History

Historical Context

In November 2009, Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 at Fort Hood, the deadliest U.S. military base shooting at that time. The attack followed earlier Texas mass shootings, such as the 1991 Luby’s massacre and the 2014 Fort Hood shootings that left four dead, prompting ongoing debates over base security and gun-policy reforms.

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Story summary

Military judge sentenced Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford to six life sentences for the Fort Stewart attack that wounded six soldiers who survived and testified he deserved the maximum punishment.
Soldiers who subdued Radford were commended by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for providing first aid to the victims.
The shooting began after Radford left his home following an argument with his fiancé, whom he also shot before entering the base.

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