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Atlanta Police Identify Gunman in Fatal Shooting Near CDC Headquarters

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min1,099 views
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Shooting Incident Near CDC Headquarters

  • 🎯 Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the entrance of the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
  • πŸ’” The incident resulted in the death of a DeKalb County police officer, 33-year-old David Rose, who was also a Marine Corps veteran.
  • πŸ‘€ The deceased gunman has been identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White.

Events Following the Initial Shooting

  • πŸƒ After opening fire at the CDC, the gunman entered a nearby CVS drugstore.
  • 🚨 Officers heard gunfire from inside the drugstore and moved to neutralize the threat.
  • πŸ“ The shooter was later found on the second floor of the CVS, struck by gunfire, though it is unclear if it was self-inflicted or by officers.

Impact and Community Response

  • 🏒 The shooting impacted four buildings on the CDC campus.
  • ⚠️ Nearby Emory University sent an alert to its community, advising them to "Run, hide, fight" due to an active shooter situation.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Officer David Rose leaves behind a wife and three children.
  • 🚫 No other individuals were injured by gunfire during the incident.
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