A police officer has died after being shot while responding to a shooting at the CDC, sparking reactions from police and the CDC.
**Tragic Shooting Near CDC Headquarters Claims Life of Atlanta Officer**
**Tragic Shooting Near CDC Headquarters Claims Life of Atlanta Officer**
Officer David Rose succumbs to injuries during response to active shooter incident.
In a heartbreaking incident on Friday, an Atlanta police officer, David Rose, tragically lost his life due to injuries sustained during a response to a shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters, situated near Emory University. The police department disclosed that the event involved a single shooter, who was also found deceased at the scene.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Officer Rose, who had been critically injured, unfortunately succumbed to his wounds. Thankfully, no civilians were harmed during this tragic event. Authorities are still trying to determine the motive for the shooting. Preliminary reports from U.S. media suggest that the shooter may have been suffering from delusions, believing he was ill as a result of receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Additionally, it has been reported that the shooter's father contacted law enforcement on the day of the incident, expressing concerns that his son may have been suicidal. CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed her deep sorrow over the attack, stating that they are "heartbroken" and emphasized the prompt response from DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University, which helped to prevent further dangers to the surrounding community.
As the situation unfolded, police reported receiving alerts of an active shooter around 4:50 PM local time. In response, officers from several agencies mobilized to the scene. Meanwhile, Emory University took to social media to issue a warning to its community, advising individuals to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT." During the chaotic exchange, multiple gunfire rounds struck the CDC campus buildings. Authorities later found the shooter with gunshot wounds, but they are yet to confirm whether they were inflicted by police or were self-inflicted.
In light of the tragedy, CDC employees have been advised to work remotely on the following Monday, as the institution grapples with the aftermath of the incident.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Officer Rose, who had been critically injured, unfortunately succumbed to his wounds. Thankfully, no civilians were harmed during this tragic event. Authorities are still trying to determine the motive for the shooting. Preliminary reports from U.S. media suggest that the shooter may have been suffering from delusions, believing he was ill as a result of receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Additionally, it has been reported that the shooter's father contacted law enforcement on the day of the incident, expressing concerns that his son may have been suicidal. CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed her deep sorrow over the attack, stating that they are "heartbroken" and emphasized the prompt response from DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University, which helped to prevent further dangers to the surrounding community.
As the situation unfolded, police reported receiving alerts of an active shooter around 4:50 PM local time. In response, officers from several agencies mobilized to the scene. Meanwhile, Emory University took to social media to issue a warning to its community, advising individuals to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT." During the chaotic exchange, multiple gunfire rounds struck the CDC campus buildings. Authorities later found the shooter with gunshot wounds, but they are yet to confirm whether they were inflicted by police or were self-inflicted.
In light of the tragedy, CDC employees have been advised to work remotely on the following Monday, as the institution grapples with the aftermath of the incident.
