Afghanistan, Aug. 7 -- A U.S. Army sergeant opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, injuring five. The shooter was disarmed and detained. An investigation is underway.

At least five U.S. soldiers were injured after a shooting incident involving a fellow servicemember at a military base in Georgia, according to American media reports.

CNN reported that the shooting occurred on Wednesday, August 6, within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area in Georgia. The assailant, identified as Cornelius Radford, allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops.

Military officials stated that other soldiers on-site quickly intervened, tackled Radford, and successfully disarmed him. Radford, a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, is...