An active shooter incident near the CDC headquarters has led to the tragic death of Officer David Rose, raising concerns about mental health and safety protocols in public spaces.
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Atlanta Police Officer Outside CDC Headquarters
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Atlanta Police Officer Outside CDC Headquarters
Officer David Rose dies while responding to active shooter incident, sparking mourning and discussion on mental health issues.
In an unfortunate turn of events, a police officer has succumbed to injuries sustained during an active shooter incident outside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) near Emory University. The Atlanta Police Department reported that the shooting occurred on Friday and involved a "single shooter," who is now deceased.
The officer, identified as 33-year-old David Rose, tragically leaves behind two young children and is expecting a third. He was shot while responding to the scene and later died in the hospital, as confirmed by CBS News. Fortunately, no civilians were reported injured during the incident, according to Atlanta's city mayor.
Rumors circulating among U.S. media outlets, citing an unnamed law enforcement official, suggest that the suspected shooter might have believed he was suffering from complications due to a coronavirus vaccine. Additionally, it has been reported that the shooter's father had contacted law enforcement on the day of the shooting, expressing concerns that his son was suicidal.
CDC Director Susan Monarez issued a heartfelt statement mourning the loss, stating, "A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings." She commended the swift actions of emergency services, including the DeKalb County police and CDC security, for their efforts to protect staff and the community.
Details from law enforcement indicate that they were alerted to an active shooter situation at approximately 16:50 local time, focusing on an intersection directly in front of the CDC campus. Officers from various agencies, including federal and state law enforcement, responded promptly.
Meanwhile, Emory University took to social media during the incident, advising individuals on campus to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT." The shooter was later found wounded on the second floor of a nearby CVS pharmacy, but authorities have yet to determine whether these injuries were inflicted by law enforcement or self-inflicted.
After approximately an hour and a half, the shelter-in-place order was lifted, with police announcing that there was "no ongoing threat" to the CDC campus or its surrounding area. Following this tragic event, CDC employees have reportedly been instructed to work remotely on the upcoming Monday to allow for recovery and security assessments.
