HINESVILLE, Ga. — More details are emerging in Wednesday’s shooting at Georgia Army base, Fort Stewart.

Who is Sgt. Quornelius Radford?

Update 7:02 a.m. ET Aug. 6: The alleged gunman was identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, The Associated Press reported.

He is from Jacksonville, Florida, The New York Times reported.

Officials said Radford used his own handgun, not a military weapon, to shoot soldiers where he also worked. No motive was given. He enlisted into the Army in January 2018 and was a supply sergeant. Radford had not deployed.

Other soldiers tackled Radford to stop the shooting, CNN reported.

“Soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier, subdued him. That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said. Lubas is the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division.

He had been accused of driving under the influence and running a red light in the early morning hours of May 18 and had a hearing scheduled in Hinesville, Georgia, on Aug. 20.

Radford’s father told The New York Times he hadn’t seen any unusual behavior by his son and does not know why he opened fire.

The Times reported that Radford had texted his aunt before the shooting, telling her that soon he would be in a better place, according to Radford’s father, who had not seen the message for himself.

He did say his son had complained about racism at Fort Stewart and had been trying to get transferred from the base.

All five soldiers who were wounded were listed in stable condition and are expected to recover from their wounds. Three had to undergo surgery, the AP reported.

The Army is investigating and the FBI was on scene to assist, the AP reported.

Locatoin of shooting

Update 2:48 p.m. ET Aug. 6: The shooting on Wednesday happened in the area that is home to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, also known as the Spartan Brigade. The headquarters is at the north end of the Army base and is accessed most of the time by its own gate, CNN reported.

The brigade is considered by the Army as the “most modern land fighting force, The Associated Press reported.

Sergeant opened fire

Update 2:15 p.m. ET Aug. 6: Army officials said that the alleged gunman was a male Army sergeant, CNN reported.

The lockdown has been lifted.

Five shot

Update 12:39 p.m. ET Aug. 6: WSB reported that five soldiers were shot. All five soldiers were treated on site and then taken to Winn Army Community Hospital. No details were given on the extent of their injuries.

The command confirmed that the alleged shooter was apprehended at about 11:35 a.m., and the lockdown was lifted across most of the base.

No longer a threat

Update 12:30 p.m. ET Aug. 6: The alleged shooter is no longer a threat, CNN reported, but exact details on what that means were not provided.

ABC News reported that a person is in custody.

The FBI has been in touch with the Army Criminal Investigation Division, offering assistance.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been alerted to the shooting, saying he is in contact with police, NBC News reported.

Original report: The incident occurred at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia, according to WJCL.

Fort Stewart Police Department Spokesperson Lt. Col. Angel Tomko told CNN there was an active shooter but would not confirm any other details, referring to the base’s verified Facebook page.

Base officials confirmed on Facebook that there were casualties, but did not give any details on how many people were hurt or what their injuries were.

The lockdown happened at about 11 a.m. ET after reports of a shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade near the airfield.

About 10,000 soldiers, family members and civilian employees are on the post, CNN reported.

Check back for more on this developing story.

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