FORT STEWART — A military judge at Fort Stewart sentenced Sgt. Quornelius Radford to life in a military prison with the possibility of parole on Tuesday. The sentencing followed his conviction for attempted murder during a court-martial.

Radford, a supply sergeant in the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade, was 29 years old at the time of the trial. Army prosecutors accused him of targeting leaders of his supply unit in the shootings, which occurred in August of the previous year. Radford opened fire with a personal handgun, wounding four fellow soldiers and his then-fiancé, Raekwon Smith.

Witnesses described Radford walking to two offices and a conference room to shoot the four soldiers. Raekwon Smith testified that he followed Radford onto Fort Stewart because he feared the soldier was suicidal. Fellow soldiers restrained and disarmed Radford, who was then apprehended by military police. An Army hospital doctor from Fort Stewart testified that one injured soldier was shot in the face, another in the chest, and other victims were struck in the back and abdomen.

During the proceedings, Sergeant Quornelius Radford stated that he never intended to kill anyone. His sentence included a dishonorable discharge and a reduction in rank to private. Radford pleaded guilty in March to charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence. He opted for his trial to be decided by a military judge rather than a jury of soldiers.

Defense attorneys argued that the shootings occurred while Radford was experiencing a mental health crisis. They also stated that Radford has accepted responsibility for his actions. A defense lawyer read a statement from Radford in which he apologized to each of the victims. In the letter, he expressed gratitude that the victims survived and asked for forgiveness. Victims testified during the sentencing hearing that they are still recovering physically and emotionally. Two of the victims have since left the Army. Army prosecutors had requested a sentence of life without parole.