Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters
US media, citing an unnamed law enforcement official, reported a theory that the alleged gunman believed he was sick as a result of a coronavirus vaccine.Media reports also suggested the man's father had called law enforcement on the day of the shooting believing his son was suicidal.CDC Director Susan Monarez said the centre was "heartbroken" by the attack."A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings," she wrote in a post on X."DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University responded immediately and decisively, helping to prevent further harm to our staff and community."In a press briefing given on Friday, police said they became aware of a report of an active shooter at around 16:50 local time (21:50 BST) at a road intersection "immediately" in front of the CDC campus.Officers from multiple agencies responded, including federal and state partners, police added.Emory University posted at the time on social media: "Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT." The CDC campus received multiple rounds of gunfire into the buildings.Police said they found the shooter "struck by gunfire" on the second floor of a CVS pharmacy by the intersection - but could not specify on Friday whether that was from law enforcement or self-inflicted.A shelter-in-place was lifted around an hour and a half after the shooting was reported, according to CBS News.The police department has since said there is "no ongoing threat" to the campus or surrounding neighbourhood.Media outlets have reported that CDC employees have been asked to work remotely on Monday.
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