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CDC Shooter Blamed COVID Vaccine for Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

NewsNationSeptember 5, 20253 min7,665 views
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Shooting Incident at CDC Headquarters

  • 🎯 Authorities report that the suspect in the Atlanta CDC shooting, Patrick Joseph White, blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for causing him to become depressed and suicidal.
  • 📍 The incident occurred at CDC buildings near Emory University, prompting lockdowns and alerts for students.
  • 💥 White attempted to enter CDC headquarters but was stopped by guards before moving to a nearby pharmacy where he opened fire.

Fallen Officer and Suspect Details

  • 👮 Officer David Rose, a 33-year-old DeKalb County police officer and US Marine veteran, was killed while engaging the suspect.
  • 🕊️ Officer Rose was remembered for his courage, having graduated from the police academy in March and promising to run towards danger.
  • 🐶 The suspect's father identified his son and mentioned White was also upset over the death of his dog and fixated on the COVID vaccine.
  • 🔫 White was armed with five guns, and an estimated 40 bullet holes were found in CDC buildings.

Aftermath and Security Concerns

  • 🔍 The suspect, Patrick Joseph White, was later found dead in a nearby building; it remains unclear if his death was self-inflicted or a result of police fire.
  • ⚠️ CDC leadership is conducting a full security assessment, with employees asked to remove old parking decals from their vehicles.
  • 🗣️ Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, faced calls for resignation from some laid-off CDC employees who hold him partly responsible for the violence.
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