A shooting at Fort Eisenhower over the weekend claimed the life of U.S. Army Sergeant Andre S. Stewart Jr., a 24-year-old from Clarksville, Tennessee. The tragic incident occurred on December 14, in family housing on the base, and has left the military community in mourning. Authorities have charged 25-year-old Natravien Landry, an Army National Guard soldier from Abbeville, Louisiana, with murder.
Sgt. Stewart, who began his military career in 2019 as an active-duty human resource specialist, transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserve earlier this year and was assigned to the 400th Military Police Brigade at Fort Meade, Maryland. According to court documents, Landry allegedly visited the home of a woman with whom he shares a child and fatally shot Sgt. Stewart during an altercation. After the shooting, Landry fled, prompting a base-wide lockdown.
Landry was arrested three hours later during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 near Atlanta. Meriwether County deputies recovered a 9 mm pistol from his vehicle, and the U.S. Marshals Service took him into custody. He remains detained at the Lincoln County Jail pending a detention hearing.
Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic, Commanding General of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. “Our thoughts and prayers are with a grieving family,” Janovic said. He also praised the rapid response by Fort Eisenhower personnel and local authorities, ensuring safety during the ordeal. Counseling and pastoral services are being provided to support those affected by the incident.
The shooting highlights the strain domestic situations can place on military families. Landry, who serves with the 1148th Transportation Company of the Army National Guard, now faces severe legal repercussions. Investigators are working to determine what led to the fatal confrontation. While charges have been filed, Landry is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Sgt. Stewart’s death has shaken the Fort Eisenhower community. Remembered for his dedication to service, he leaves behind grieving family members, colleagues, and friends. As the investigation continues, the military community has rallied to honor his memory and provide support to those affected by this senseless tragedy.