Atlanta Mayor Provides Update on Emory University Active Shooter Incident

Active Shooter Incident at Emory University

• 🚨 An active shooter incident occurred today on the campus of Emory University, near the CDC and a CVS pharmacy.
• 🎯 The shooter is deceased, and thankfully, there were no civilian casualties.
• ⚠️ A DeKalb County officer was shot and is currently receiving care at the hospital, with county officials meeting with the family.

Coordinated Response and Investigation

• 🤝 A highly coordinated response involved multiple agencies including Emory University Police, DeKalb County Police, Atlanta Police, Fire and Rescue, the FBI, GBI, and Georgia State Patrol.
• 🔍 The Atlanta Police Department is leading the active investigation into the incident.
• 🚫 The public is asked to avoid the area to ensure the investigation proceeds without obstruction.

Safety of Children at CDC Campus

• 👶 There were 92 children in a daycare on the CDC campus during the incident; all are safe and unharmed.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Efforts are underway to reunite the children with their families at a nearby school.
• 💖 The Mayor expressed solidarity with the CDC staff, acknowledging their recent challenges and offering support.