Several killed in train crash in Germany, media say, citing security sources
Police in Stuttgart, who were cited by media in initial reports of the crash, were not immediately available for comment. A picture published in German media showed carriages had left the tracks and rolled over.
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Officer killed, suspect dead in shooting near CDC HQ, Emory University campus
A police officer was killed after authorities say an active shooter opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters and Emory University's Atlanta campus on Friday afternoon. A DeKalb County Police officer, who officials have not yet identified, was taken to a local hospital after the shooting, where he was in critical condition and later pronounced dead, officials said in a press conference Friday evening. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County CEO, said it was a "dark day" for the county. The officer leaves behind a wife, who is pregnant, and two children, she said. The Atlanta Police Department said the suspect in the shooting was found dead from a gunshot wound, which may have been self-inflicted. No civilians were shot in the incident, police said. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during an earlier press conference that the suspect shot multiple rounds at the CDC building, breaking windows. MORE: 18-year-old suspect charged in shooting at University of New Mexico that left 14-year-old dead There were 92 children at a day care center on the CDC campus at the time, who were unharmed, police added. The gunfire was reported at 4:50 p.m. Responding DeKalb County police officers located the suspect on the second floor of the Emory Point CVS Pharmacy across the street from the CDC building and attempted to engage the person when gunfire was exchanged, police said. Four other people were transported to an area hospital for stress and anxiety-related reasons, the police chief said. Shortly after the shooting was reported, a shelter-in-place order was put in place on the Emory University campus and later lifted. "RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. Avoid the area," the university said in an alert Friday afternoon. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released a statement on X thanking first responders for rushing "toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives." "We ask that you join us in holding them in our prayers, along with those harmed this evening near the CDC Center," Kemp wrote. FBI Atlanta and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the incident. MORE: What we know about Midtown Manhattan mass shooting suspect Shane Devon Tamura Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr released a statement Friday, saying, "We're horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community." The White House was monitoring the situation, an official told ABC News. ABC News' Pierre Thomas, Luke Barr and Kelsey Walsh contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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NFL memo recommends new security protocols in wake of NYC shooting
The NFL has released a memo recommending enhanced security measures at team and league facilities following a shooting last week at a New York City office tower that houses the league's headquarters. The memo, sent to all NFL team owners and obtained by The Athletic on Friday, outlined three recommended changes to security protocols. They include: 'The Committee recognizes that these changes will affect day-to-day operations and require an investment of time, coordination, and resources,' the memo read. 'However, there is no higher priority than the safety and security of our players, coaches, staff, and everyone who works in and around our facilities.' The recommendations come in response to the July 28 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. In the incident, authorities say Shane Tamura double-parked his BMW outside the building at 345 Park Ave., carried an assault rifle into the building and started shooting. Four people were killed, including police officer Didarul Islam, and another was wounded before Tamura took his own life, police said. New York Mayor Eric Adams said investigators believe Tamura was trying to reach the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator. According to The New York Times, Tamura left a three-page note in his wallet criticizing the NFL for concealing the dangers of football. Adams said the note referenced CTE, a degenerative brain disease connected to repeated blows to the head that can only be diagnosed through an autopsy. Advertisement 'The motive appeared to be connected to the shooter's belief that he was suffering from CTE and (a claim that) he was an ex-NFL player,' Adams said in an interview with CNN. 'Those items just don't pan out. He never played for the NFL.' Tamura, who was 27 at the time of the shooting, played high school football in California but did not play in college or professionally. According to Friday's memo, NFL teams and stadium security have already been sent the recommended changes. The protocols will be reviewed on Aug. 26 at a special league meeting and will include a full plan for the implementation of the recommendations. 'In moments like these, we are reminded that safety is not a background function. It is foundational,' the memo read. (Top photo of people entering 345 Park Avenue after the building partially reopened earlier this week: Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
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Reports: Gunman, officer dead after shooting at Emory University
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The suspected shooter on Emory University's downtown Atlanta campus on Friday is dead, authorities said, and a DeKalb County officer responding to the incident reportedly was killed. The shooting occurred before 5 p.m. EDT at Emory Point CVS, which is part of a shopping center of restaurants, shops and apartments where some students live, CNN reported. No civilians were injured, police said. Authorities didn't confirm the officer's death but sources told media outlets, including WSB-TV, he died after being taken to a hospital. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a news conference said multiple rounds struck nearby Centers for Disease Control and Prevention buildings. Police believe the suspected shooter targeted the CDC because he believes the Covid-19 vaccine made him sick and it was approved by the agency, a law enforcement official told CNN. Schierbaum said 911 calls about an active shooting were received around 4:50 p.m. in front of the CDC campus. Responding officers found the critically injured DeKalb County officer, who was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Officials earlier reported an unnamed officer was injured "in the course of the response." He was taken to Emory University Hospital, WXIA-TV reported The suspect died on the second floor of the CVS of gunshot wounds, police said. "We do not know at this time if it was an officer's or if it was self-inflicted," Schierbaum said A shelter-in-place remained in effect at the CDC, which is a mile from the Emory campus. At 5:31 p.m., Emory's Office of Critical Events Preparedness and Response instructed people to shelter in place on the private college's campus. About one hour later, a DeKalb County official said the situation was contained and there was no active threat, NBC News reported. But county residents should remain indoors as a precaution during the investigation. Police said there was a single shooter. The father of the alleged shooter's father called law enforcement before the shooting to report that he believed his son was suicidal, a law enforcement official told CNN. A CDC employee told CNN a man approached the steps of a building at the agency's campus, put a backpack down, pulled out a rifle, and shot at the building. Chris Weaver told WXIA that he believed he heard the shots. "I was stunned at first," he said, adding he thought he was safe. The FBI sent agents to assist local law enforcement. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. This was the second shooting in Georgia in the past week. On Wednesday, an active-duty soldier opened fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five service members. The suspected shooter was taken into custody. Fort Stewart, which is part of the Savannah metropolitan area, is 243 miles southeast from Emory. Gov. Brian Kemp posted on X: "Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians. Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are." Emory is a liberal arts research university with enrollment of 5,727.
