Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, has been accused of shooting five people on base. Former co-workers revealed that Radford faced persistent bullying regarding his stutter shortly after joining the Army in 2018, particularly during his time at Advanced Individual Training in Fort Lee, Virginia. Colleagues reported that he was frequently mocked, which deeply affected him. Despite these challenges, Radford was described as reserved yet playful.
On the morning of the shooting, as reports of an active shooter emerged, fellow soldiers reached out to Radford but received no response. The attack reportedly occurred around 11 a.m. when Radford allegedly used his personal firearm to injure five co-workers, all of whom were later found to be in stable condition. The motives behind the shooting remain unclear as investigations are ongoing. Radford was quickly subdued by fellow soldiers.
Radford, who had not been deployed to combat since joining the Army, seemed to have no visible signs of distress according to his peers. Some expressed disbelief over his actions, noting he had shown no prior indications of anger despite the bullying he experienced years earlier.
In a troubling context, Radford’s father mentioned that his son had been facing racism at Fort Stewart and had communicated feelings of love shortly before the incident, suggesting a prelude to his actions. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading to this shocking event.
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