Army sergeant convicted of attempted murder in Georgia base shootings that wounded 5

Fort Stewart, Georgia, saw a military judge convict Sgt. Quornelius Radford of attempted murder for August shootings that wounded five people on the base. The two-day court-martial heard prosecutors say Radford targeted leaders of his supply unit and opened fire with a personal handgun. Radford, 29, wounded four fellow soldiers and his then-fiancé, Raekwon Smith, who testified he followed Radford onto the installation fearing the soldier would harm himself. Defense lawyers argued Radford was suicidal and did not intend to kill, while prosecutors pressed ahead with charges of attempted murder; a radiologist described multiple serious injuries. Radford admitted to the shootings in March, pleading guilty to aggravated assault and domestic violence, and was restrained by fellow soldiers. The sentencing hearing is set for Monday, with attempted murder carrying a possible life term under military law. Fort Stewart hosts thousands of soldiers in the 3rd Infantry Division, about 40 miles southwest of Savannah; Radford enlisted in 2018 as a supply sergeant in the 2nd Armored Brigade. Witnesses described Radford moving to two offices and a conference room before firing on others, with bystanders told to leave. The case underscores security concerns and mental health factors in military shootings at a major post.