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16 hours ago
- Health
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Atlanta police officer dies after shooting near CDC headquarters
A police officer has died from injuries sustained while responding to a shooting outside the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. The incident, which took place on Friday near Emory University, involved a "single shooter" who is now dead, the Atlanta police department said. It said the officer, David Rose, had been taken to hospital and later died from his injuries. No civilian was wounded in the incident. The motive is unclear, but US media, citing an unnamed law-enforcement official, reported a theory that the gunman believed he was sick as a result of a coronavirus vaccine. Media reports also suggested the man's father had called police on the day of the shooting believing his son was suicidal. CDC Director Susan Monarez said the centre was "heartbroken" by the attack. "DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University responded immediately and decisively, helping to prevent further harm to our staff and community," she wrote in a post on X. In a press briefing on Friday, police said they became aware of a report of an active shooter at around 16:50 local time (21:50 BST) near the CDC campus. Officers from multiple agencies responded. 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 buildings. Police said they found the shooter "struck by gunfire" - but could not specify whether that was from law enforcement or self-inflicted. Media outlets have reported that CDC employees have been asked to work remotely on Monday.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man charged in 2023 Atlanta slaying, second suspect still sought
Atlanta police said they've arrested a man in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting, but they are still looking for a second suspect. Blain Stafford was charged Tuesday with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, Atlanta PD reported. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Stafford was already in custody at Fulton County Jail on an unrelated charge. The arrest is in connection with the fatal shooting of Julian Kolb, 20, at 1376 Allegheny St. SW on Feb. 17, 2023, police said. Police found Kolb with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. TRENDING STORIES: Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured 'Life doesn't feel real:' Family mourns GA 9-year-old found shot in car DeKalb family says childhood home taken over by squatters planning VIP pool party Police say they are also seeking a second man, Jyquez Harvey, in connection with Kolb's slaying. Warrants for Harvey, 20, were issued in March 2023 for felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Atlanta PD says. Harvey is listed on the Atlanta PD's most wanted, and authorities are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for his arrest. If you locate Harvey or any person found on the list, call local police, Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or Atlanta Police Department Fugitive Unit at 404-546-4220. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
