In brief
In a tragic turn of events, officer David Rose succumbed to his injuries sustained during a shooting outside the CDC in Atlanta, near Emory University. The incident unfolded on Friday, involving a "single shooter" who has since been confirmed dead. Details surrounding the motive remain murky, though some reports suggest the gunman held a delusional belief about his health linked to a coronavirus vaccine. Initial police reports indicate that the shooter's father had alerted authorities, expressing concerns about his son's mental state.
CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed profound sorrow over the attack, emphasizing the swift response from DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University to contain the situation and protect the community. Following the incident, a widespread alert was issued over social media, prompting students and staff to seek safety during the chaos as gunfire struck buildings on campus. Authorities noted that the shooter was found injured, presumably from a self-inflicted wound or police fire, but they have not confirmed the exact cause. In the aftermath, CDC employees have been instructed to work remotely as the investigation continues.
