Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

August 9, 2025

A 33-year-old police officer, David Rose, was killed after responding to a shooting incident outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters near Emory University in Atlanta on Friday. The shooter, who fired multiple rounds into CDC buildings, was found dead on the second floor of a nearby CVS pharmacy. According to unnamed law enforcement sources, the shooter may have believed he was sick from a coronavirus vaccine and was reportedly suicidal, prompting his father to contact authorities prior to the incident.

Who is affected

David Rose, the 33-year-old police officer who died, leaving behind two children with a third on the way
Another law enforcement officer who was injured
CDC staff and facilities
Emory University campus community
Local residents in the surrounding neighborhood

What action is being taken

CDC employees have been asked to work remotely on Monday
Multiple law enforcement agencies including federal and state partners are coordinating in response to the incident
CDC security, DeKalb County police, and Emory University are working together to maintain safety
Authorities are investigating the shooting incident

Why it matters

A law enforcement officer lost his life in the line of duty
The incident targeted a major federal public health agency
The shooting affected multiple CDC buildings and disrupted operations at both the CDC and nearby Emory University
The potential motivation related to coronavirus vaccine beliefs highlights ongoing tensions around public health measures
The incident required a large-scale emergency response involving multiple agencies

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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