Officer David Rose, 33, succumbed to his injuries after responding to a gunman who opened fire on the campus, triggering a lockdown and a swift police response.
Police Officer Tragically Killed in Shooting Near CDC Headquarters
Police Officer Tragically Killed in Shooting Near CDC Headquarters
A police officer has died following a shooting incident outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
In a tragic turn of events, Officer David Rose of the Atlanta police department passed away on Friday after sustaining life-threatening injuries while tackling an active shooter situation outside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. The incident, which unfolded near Emory University, escalated quickly when officers were alerted to an active shooter around 4:50 PM local time.
The alleged assailant, described as a "single shooter," is reported to be deceased following the confrontation. Initial reports from law enforcement indicate that the shooter might have been suffering from severe mental health issues, potentially tied to misinformation regarding the coronavirus vaccine. The man's father had contacted authorities prior to the shooting, expressing concern over his son's suicidal tendencies.
In a poignant statement, CDC Director Susan Monarez conveyed the organization's heartbreak over the loss. "A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured," she remarked while praising the rapid response of DeKalb County police and Emory University security in managing the crisis and safeguarding the community.
Simultaneously, Emory University communicated urgent warnings on social media, advising individuals on its campus to engage in "Run, Hide, Fight" protocols as gunfire struck multiple CDC buildings. Authorities later located the shooter in a CVS pharmacy near the scene but have not confirmed whether the injuries he sustained were inflicted by law enforcement or were self-inflicted.
A shelter-in-place order was enacted in the vicinity but was lifted roughly an hour and a half after the incident. Police have assured the public that there is currently no ongoing threat, although CDC employees have been instructed to work from home until further notice.
The alleged assailant, described as a "single shooter," is reported to be deceased following the confrontation. Initial reports from law enforcement indicate that the shooter might have been suffering from severe mental health issues, potentially tied to misinformation regarding the coronavirus vaccine. The man's father had contacted authorities prior to the shooting, expressing concern over his son's suicidal tendencies.
In a poignant statement, CDC Director Susan Monarez conveyed the organization's heartbreak over the loss. "A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured," she remarked while praising the rapid response of DeKalb County police and Emory University security in managing the crisis and safeguarding the community.
Simultaneously, Emory University communicated urgent warnings on social media, advising individuals on its campus to engage in "Run, Hide, Fight" protocols as gunfire struck multiple CDC buildings. Authorities later located the shooter in a CVS pharmacy near the scene but have not confirmed whether the injuries he sustained were inflicted by law enforcement or were self-inflicted.
A shelter-in-place order was enacted in the vicinity but was lifted roughly an hour and a half after the incident. Police have assured the public that there is currently no ongoing threat, although CDC employees have been instructed to work from home until further notice.
