Atlanta CDC Shooting: Police Officer Killed in Attack Near Emory University. A gunman opened fire outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer before taking his own life in a nearby building. Multiple CDC buildings sustained damage, with bullet holes visible in windows across the sprawling campus. The motive remains under investigation
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Police Officer Killed in Attack Near Emory University. A gunman opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer before taking his own life. The attack, near Emory University, prompted a large-scale law enforcement response. While multiple CDC buildings sustained damage, no other injuries were reported
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Gunman Kills Officer, Damages Multiple Buildings. A gunman opened fire at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, resulting in the death of a police officer and significant damage to at least four agency buildings. Photos show bullet-ridden windows across the CDC campus, impacting thousands of scientists and staff dedicated to critical disease research. The shooter was later found deceased
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Gunman Dead After Killing Police Officer. A gunman opened fire near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, fatally shooting a police officer before being found dead in a nearby building. The shooter's motive remains unknown, and the cause of his death—whether self-inflicted or from police action—is under investigation. Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Gunman Armed with Long Gun, Three Other Firearms Recovered. Authorities investigate the motive behind Friday's attack that killed a police officer near Emory University. The ongoing investigation includes examination of four firearms found at the scene
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Motive Unknown as Police Investigate Fatal Attack on Officer
Atlanta Police Officer Killed in CDC Shooting; DeKalb County CEO Expresses Grief for Family
Atlanta Police Officer Killed in CDC Shooting: Wife and Three Children, Including Unborn Child, Left Without Father
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Nearby Restaurant Staff Describe Rapid Gunfire as "Like Fireworks
Amid the Atlanta CDC shooting, witnesses near Emory University reported seeing people fleeing, with bystanders bravely warning others of the active shooter situation
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Parents Separated from Child During Emory University Campus Attack. Anurag Mehta and his wife were prevented from reaching their 3-year-old son at a nearby preschool during the August 8th shooting near the CDC and Emory University
Atlanta CDC Shooting: Father's Heartbreak Amidst Police Officer Death
A father's agonizing question, "Was that the last time I saw my son?", highlights the emotional toll of the Atlanta CDC shooting where a police officer was tragically killed. The attack, near Emory University, left multiple buildings damaged and sparked a massive law enforcement response. The gunman's motive remains under investigation
No CDC employees or visitors were injured in the Atlanta shooting
Atlanta CDC Shooting: DeKalb County Police Officer Killed, Law Enforcement Mourns. Following Friday's tragic shooting near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, our deepest condolences go to the family—including three children and an unborn child—of the fallen DeKalb County Police officer. We express eternal gratitude to all injured law enforcement personnel for their service and sacrifice
Following Friday's attack on the CDC Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Director Monarez announced a remote work day for all employees on Monday to allow for a comprehensive security assessment before returning to the office. The shooting, which resulted in the tragic death of a police officer, prompted a thorough review of campus security
The CDC and Emory’s main campus are surrounded by affluent wooded neighborhoods in northeast Atlanta. All three institutions line up along Clifton Road. The area is hard to access, and notoriously traffic-choked, but on Friday few cars were in evidence as a warning siren blared.
Gov. Brian Kemp praised the efforts of first responders.
“Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians,” Kemp said, referring to the shooting at Fort Stewart as well as the CDC campus. “Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are.”
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This story has been corrected to show the restaurant’s name is spelled The General Muir, not General Miur, and that the campus is in northeast Atlanta.
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Associated Press writers Safiyah Riddle, Russ Bynum, Mike Stobbe, Alanna Durkin Richer and Jesse Bedayn contributed.
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