Andre S. Stewart Jr Obituary, Death – A tragic shooting over the weekend at Fort Eisenhower has left a U.S. Army sergeant dead and another soldier facing murder charges. Authorities identified the victim as Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr., a 24-year-old from Clarksville, Tennessee. Sgt. Stewart joined the Army in 2019 as an active-duty human resource specialist before transitioning to the U.S. Army Reserve in 2023. At the time of his death, he was assigned to the 400th Military Police Brigade at Fort Meade, Maryland.
The suspect in the case, 25-year-old Natravien Landry from Abbeville, Louisiana, is an Army National Guard soldier. He has been charged with one count of murder, according to Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Landry made an initial court appearance on Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps, and a detention hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
The shooting occurred on Saturday, December 14, in family housing on the Fort Eisenhower base. According to court documents and testimony, Landry visited the residence of a woman with whom he shares a child early that morning. During the visit, he allegedly assaulted and fatally shot Sgt. Stewart, who was in the home at the time. Following the shooting, Landry fled the scene, prompting a lockdown at Fort Eisenhower as authorities launched a manhunt.
Landry was arrested approximately three hours later during a traffic stop on Interstate 85, south of Atlanta, by the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies recovered a 9 mm pistol during the stop. The U.S. Marshals Service took custody of Landry and transported him to the Lincoln County Jail, where he remains awaiting further court proceedings.
Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic, Commanding General of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower, expressed his condolences following the incident. “Our Fort Eisenhower team suffered a tragedy this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with a grieving family. I remain focused on supporting anybody impacted—directly or indirectly—by this incident,” said Janovic. He also commended the rapid response of the Fort Eisenhower team and community partners in addressing the situation and ensuring the safety and care of those affected.
Support services, including pastoral and mental health care, have been made available for those impacted by the tragedy. Resources can be accessed through the Fort Eisenhower website under the “Services” section.
The incident has shocked the Fort Eisenhower community, as the details reveal a domestic situation escalating to fatal violence. Landry, who serves in the Army National Guard and is assigned to the 1148th Transportation Company, now faces a serious legal battle. It remains unclear what led to the confrontation, but authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
While the criminal complaint contains charges against Landry, it is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation into this case is ongoing, and further developments will unfold as the legal process progresses.
This tragic event underscores the importance of support for military families and the challenges they sometimes face. The Fort Eisenhower leadership and surrounding community have rallied to provide care and assistance to those grieving Sgt. Stewart’s loss and those affected by the incident. Sgt. Stewart’s service and sacrifice will be remembered as his family and colleagues mourn his untimely death.