Active shooting suspect dead on Emory University's campus
Police also said an officer has been wounded. A Grady Memorial Hospital spokesperson said the officer was taken to Emory University Hospital.
Channel 2 Action News has crews on the ground and will have the latest details LIVE. The news conference is expected to start in minutes.
The shelter in place order has been lifted on the campus. DeKalb County Police said they would have a news conference momentarily.
'The situation is contained, and there is no active threat to the public at this time,' DeKalb police said in a statement.
Emory College alerted people at 6:35 p.m. that a police emergency continues and people should avoid the area.
Dozens of police and emergency vehicles blocked off the area on Clifton Road and Emory Point.
The campus is near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters. A photo shared with Channel 2 Action News showed apparent damage from bullets on windows at the CDC.
A parent of a child at the nearby Clifton School told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco that it had been placed into lockdown, but all of the children are safe. The school provides childcare for employees at Emory, the CDC and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
'My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today's incident on the Emory campus. I am grateful for the swift and coordinated response from our law enforcement agencies and first responders. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. I urge everyone to stay alert, remain indoors, and follow official guidance as we allow law enforcement to complete their investigation.'—Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO, DeKalb County
The FBI Atlanta office said on X that it had people on the way and would be coordinating with local law enforcement officials.
Officials said people need to stay away, and those in the area need to stay indoors. The school told everyone to shelter in place in an emergency alert.
The Emory College of Arts and Design posted on X that the shooter was near Emory Point.
Officials have not released details on other injuries at this point.
The university sent out alerts via text just after 5 p.m. notifying students and staff of an active shooter on the campus at the Emory Point CVS.
Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement that he and his family are thankful for those serving and protecting.
'Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians,' he stated, referencing the shooting at Fort Stewart on Wednesday. 'Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are.
'Marty, the girls, and I are thankful for all those who answer the call to serve and who protect their fellow Georgians. We ask that you join us in holding them in our prayers, along with those harmed this evening near the CDC Center.'
ABC News reported the White House is monitoring the situation as well.
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