A former soldier of the United States Army National Guard admitted his responsibility in the murder of an active member of the Army that occurred inside a military installation in Georgia.

Natravien R. Landry, 27, pleaded guilty June 11 to second-degree murder and use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in the death of Army Sergeant Andre S. Stewart Jr.

According to federal prosecutors, Landry faces a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a sentence of up to life in prison.

The events occurred on December 14, 2024 in an apartment complex located within the military installation that was previously known as Fort Eisenhower and currently operates as Fort Gordon, in Augusta.

Investigation points to an encounter inside a home

According to an arrest affidavit cited by authorities, Landry was participating in military training activities that morning and took advantage of a break to go to the residence of his ex-partner, who was also the mother of his son.

A witness testified that the defendant observed a truck parked in front of the property and asked who the owner of the vehicle was.

Prosecutors maintain that, suspecting that there was another person inside the house, he entered the apartment and went up to a room where he found Stewart, who was in a relationship with the woman.

The woman stated that they were both sleeping when she heard the altercation.

Two minors were also inside the home at the time of the incident.

According to the indictment, Landry knew Stewart was unarmed when he shot him once in the chest.

Stewart was later pronounced dead.

The defendant fled and was arrested after a traffic stop

After the incident, Landry left both the residence and the military base.

Authorities said he was later detained during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 by deputies from the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office.

During the escape, he threw the gun out the window of the vehicle, but it was later recovered by investigators.

Subsequent tests determined that the recovered weapon was used in the homicide.

Authorities also noted that Landry acknowledged the incident during an interview conducted after receiving the appropriate legal warning.

The woman told investigators that the defendant was jealous of Stewart.

After the crime, Stewart's sister wrote publicly that her brother had been murdered and noted that he left behind a 5-year-old son, who was one of the minors present in the apartment.

A sentencing date has not been set at this time.