ATLANTA — A U.S. Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart on Wednesday, injuring five of his fellow soldiers at the southeast Georgia base, authorities said.

Officials said Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, used a personal handgun to shoot at his coworkers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the base, which was placed under lockdown at about 11 a.m.

Other soldiers immediately tackled the suspect until law enforcement arrived. The shooting victims are all expected to survive, and an “all clear” was issued shortly before 2 p.m.

“Our priority focus is first caring for our injured soldiers and their families and also supporting the soldiers of the spartan brigade,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas said.

The base is near Hinesville, about 40 miles from Savannah.

In a statement, Gov. Brian Kemp said his family was saddened by “today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart.” He said his office remains in close contact with law enforcement on the ground.

“We are keeping the victims, their families and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same,” Kemp said.

Appling County schools and Liberty County schools were also placed under lockdown due to the shooting, including Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary and Snelson-Golden Middle School.

“We are continuing to work closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students and staff,” the Liberty school system said in a statement. “Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our campuses.”

The incident did not prompt a lockdown or high alerts at Fort Benning near Columbus or Fort Gordon near Augusta.

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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff writer Jozsef Papp contributed to this article.)

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