The shooting has resulted in heightened security and remote work directives for CDC employees amidst ongoing investigations.
**Officer Fatally Wounded in Shooting Near CDC Headquarters in Atlanta**
**Officer Fatally Wounded in Shooting Near CDC Headquarters in Atlanta**
A tragic shooting incident has claimed the life of an officer outside the CDC headquarters, with a gunman also deceased.
Police are mourning the loss of Officer David Rose, 33, who succumbed to injuries from a shooting that occurred near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta on Friday. The ordeal involved a lone gunman, who has also been reported dead. The incident resulted in a lockdown of the area surrounding the CDC, adjacent to Emory University.
Officer Rose, a father of two with a third child on the way, was rushed to the hospital after the shooting but unfortunately did not survive. Authorities confirmed there were no civilian injuries associated with the event. Speculation surrounding the shooter's motivations has emerged, with reports suggesting he might have been suffering from mental health issues and believed he was unwell due to a viral vaccine. It's also been noted that the shooter's father contacted law enforcement that day out of concern for his son.
CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the courage displayed by local law enforcement. She conveyed gratitude to responding agencies, including DeKalb County police and CDC security, for their quick action that mitigated further dangers to the community.
The alarm was raised around 4:50 PM local time as police received reports of an active shooter. Numerous law enforcement officers, including federal and state agencies, quickly rallied to the scene. In the course of their investigation, officers found the shooter on the second floor of a nearby CVS pharmacy, identifying gunfire wounds, though it was unclear whether these were self-inflicted or caused by law enforcement.
A shelter-in-place order was in effect for approximately an hour and a half post-shooting until officials deemed the situation secure. Following the tragic event, employees at the CDC were advised to continue working remotely on the following Monday to facilitate safety. The police have confirmed that there is currently no ongoing threat to the campus or its vicinity.
Officer Rose, a father of two with a third child on the way, was rushed to the hospital after the shooting but unfortunately did not survive. Authorities confirmed there were no civilian injuries associated with the event. Speculation surrounding the shooter's motivations has emerged, with reports suggesting he might have been suffering from mental health issues and believed he was unwell due to a viral vaccine. It's also been noted that the shooter's father contacted law enforcement that day out of concern for his son.
CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the courage displayed by local law enforcement. She conveyed gratitude to responding agencies, including DeKalb County police and CDC security, for their quick action that mitigated further dangers to the community.
The alarm was raised around 4:50 PM local time as police received reports of an active shooter. Numerous law enforcement officers, including federal and state agencies, quickly rallied to the scene. In the course of their investigation, officers found the shooter on the second floor of a nearby CVS pharmacy, identifying gunfire wounds, though it was unclear whether these were self-inflicted or caused by law enforcement.
A shelter-in-place order was in effect for approximately an hour and a half post-shooting until officials deemed the situation secure. Following the tragic event, employees at the CDC were advised to continue working remotely on the following Monday to facilitate safety. The police have confirmed that there is currently no ongoing threat to the campus or its vicinity.
