Atlanta Officials Brief on Active Shooter Incident at Emory University

Active Shooter Incident Overview

• 🚨 An active shooter incident occurred this afternoon 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 critically injured and is currently at the hospital.

Coordinated Response and Investigation

• 🤝 A highly coordinated response involved numerous agencies including Emory University Police, DeKalb County Police, Atlanta Police, Fire Rescue, FBI, GBI, and Georgia State Patrol.
• 🔍 The Atlanta Police Department is leading the active investigation into the incident.
• 🚓 Officers arrived quickly on the scene, and the shooter was located on the second floor of the building housing the CVS.

CDC Campus and Daycare Status

• 👶 A daycare center on the CDC campus, with 92 children, is confirmed to be safe.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Efforts are underway to reunite families with the children at a nearby school, Clifton School (1900 Starvine Way).
• 🏢 The CDC campus buildings sustained multiple rounds of gunfire, but no injuries were reported among those on campus.

Official Statements and Next Steps

• 🗣️ Mayor Andre Dickens and Chief Sherbomb provided initial details, emphasizing the successful coordination and the safety of civilians.
• ❓ Investigators are working to determine the shooter's motives and background, with preliminary information suggesting a single shooter.
• 🚔 The DeKalb County Police Department will provide further updates on the injured officer and the incident.