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US Army Sergeant Convicted of Attempted Murder at Fort Stewart
18 Jun
Summary
- Sergeant Radford convicted of attempted murder for August shooting.
- Five people were wounded in the incident, including his then-fiancé.
- Radford claimed he intended to provoke police to kill him.
A military judge convicted US Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford of attempted murder on Thursday. The conviction stems from a shooting incident last August at Fort Stewart, which left five individuals wounded. Among those injured was Radford's then-fiancé, Raekwon Smith.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Radford deliberately targeted fellow soldiers within his supply unit, firing a personal handgun. Medical testimony indicated that injuries sustained by the victims, including wounds to the face and chest, could have been fatal. Radford had previously admitted to the shootings, pleading guilty to aggravated assault and domestic violence charges.
Radford's defense team contended that he was experiencing suicidal ideations and intended to provoke law enforcement into killing him. However, military prosecutors argued that Radford's firearms training implied an intent to kill when firing. Sentencing for the attempted murder conviction is set for Monday, with potential penalties including life imprisonment.
Fort Stewart, a major Army installation located southwest of Savannah, Georgia, houses thousands of soldiers. Sergeant Radford, who enlisted in 2018, served as a supply sergeant within the division's 2nd Armored Brigade.
