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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Patrick Joseph White's father called police before CDC shooting; saying ‘son was suicidal'
Patrick Joseph White of Kennesaw, Georgia, was identified as the suspect in the shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters at Emory Point, Atlanta, on Friday. The 30-year-old died at the scene. Authorities confirmed that he fatally shot Officer David Rose, who was with the DeKalb County Police Department. Armed police officers walk near the scene of shooting at the Emory University in Atlanta on Friday(AP) On Friday night, CNN cited a law enforcement official to report that the shooter's father called authorities, saying he believed his son 'was suicidal'. White's family is yet to confirm the details. 'It was not immediately clear how much time had elapsed between the call and the shooting,' CNN reported. Read More: Patrick Joseph White: 5 key facts on Emoy University-CDC shooting suspect Furious over COVID vaccine? CNN further reported that law enforcement believes that it is possible that Patrick Joseph White 'attacked' the CDC HQ over his frustration with the COVID-19 vaccine. Cody Alcorn of 11 Alive cited White's neighbors as reporting that the suspect faced issues with the vaccine. He opened fire on the CDC headquarters from across the street, shattering windows across multiple buildings, fatally wounding a police officer, and leaving the sidewalk outside a CVS pharmacy strewn with bullet casings. Read More: CDC suspect Patrick Joseph White faced issues with COVID vaccine; 'was pleasant' otherwise Law enforcement response The attack triggered a massive law enforcement response to one of the nation's leading public health institutions. CDC Director Susan Monarez said in a post on X that at least four CDC buildings were struck. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens described the suspect Friday night as a 'known person that may have, some interest in certain things'. The gunman was found dead at the scene, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said, adding, 'we do not know at this time whether that was from officers or if it was self-inflicted.' Mayor Dickens said the shooter's motive remains unknown at this early stage. Officer David Rose, 33, was a former Marine who served in Afghanistan, graduated from the police academy in March, and 'quickly earned the respect of his colleagues for his dedication, courage and professionalism,' the DeKalb County Police Department said. 'This evening, there is a wife without a husband. There are three children, one unborn, without a father,' said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Gunman kills police officer near Atlanta CDC headquarters
WASHINGTON: A police officer was shot and killed by a gunman near the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta on Friday. The gunman was later found dead at the scene, authorities said. Atlanta police chief Darin Schierbaum said officers found the critically injured officer, identified as David Rose, 33, of the DeKalb County Police Department. The department said he left behind a pregnant wife and two children. The shooter's identity has not been released. According to Schierbaum, multiple rounds were fired on the CDC campus, but no other people were killed or physically wounded. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told reporters that no civilians were shot in the incident. The shooting started before 5pm local time near the CDC campus and a pharmacy, Schierbaum said. Police believe the suspect was a lone shooter. He was found dead with a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted, on the second floor of a CVS drugstore. Ninety-two children at a daycare on the CDC campus were safely evacuated and reunited with their families at a nearby school. Schierbaum said it was too early to comment on reports by CNN and the New York Times that the gunman blamed the Covid-19 vaccine for an unspecified illness. The man's father had earlier told authorities that his son was suicidal, the reports said. CDC director Susan Monarez wrote on X that the agency was "heartbroken by today's attack on our Roybal Campus" and praised the "courageous" police officer who was killed. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also paid homage to those who "answer the call to serve and who protect their fellow Georgians," adding that they should be in people's prayers.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Gunman kills police officer near Atlanta CDC headquarters
WASHINGTON: A gunman killed a police officer Friday near the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control in the US city of Atlanta before being found dead at the scene, authorities said. No other people were killed or physically wounded in the shooting, during which multiple rounds were fired in the CDC campus, police said. 'Officers arrived -- found a critically injured DeKalb County police officer that was down,' Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a press conference. The police officer was later identified as 33-year-old David Rose of the DeKalb County Police Department. He left behind a pregnant wife and two children, the department said in a statement. The shooter's identity has not been released. Schierbaum said it was too early in the investigation to comment on reports by CNN and the New York Times that the gunman blamed the coronavirus vaccine for an unspecified illness he may have had. The man's father had reported to authorities earlier Friday that he was suicidal, the reports said. The shooting began before 5:00 pm local time (2100 GMT) near the CDC campus and a pharmacy, Schierbaum said. The suspect -- who police believe was a single shooter -- was found dead on the second floor of a CVS drugstore with a gunshot wound, which may have been self-inflicted. 'The shooter is deceased, and we don't have any civilians that have been shot in this active shooter incident,' Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told reporters. Ninety-two children in a daycare on the CDC campus were safely evacuated and were being reunited with families at a nearby school. 'We at @CDCgov are heartbroken by today's attack on our Roybal Campus,' CDC director Susan Monarez wrote on X, praising the 'courageous' policeman who was killed. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also paid homage to 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.' - AFP
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Who was David Rose? Cop who was killed in shooting near the CDC and Emory University; all you need to know
The officer who lost his life after being shot by a man outside the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday (August 8, 2025) was identified as David Rose , 33, the DeKalb County Police Department said in a news release. He was shot as he was responding to the incident and was taken to nearby Emory University Hospital, where he died of his injuries, the release said, as reported by CNN. Rose joined the department in September 2024 and leaves behind a wife and two children, with another on the way, the release said. 'He was committed to serving the community,' said Interim Police Chief Greg Padrick. 'At this time, we're asking for the community's prayers for his family, his friends, his loved ones, and the entire DeKalb County Police Department family.' Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement that Rose served in the Marine Corps and graduated from the DeKalb Police Academy in March 2025, news agency AP reported, citing the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 18 Most Luxurious Cruise Ships in the World Learn More Undo Chaos unfolded outside the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday, after a man opened fire, leaving bullet marks in windows across the sprawling campus and killing a police officer before he was found dead in a nearby building, authorities said. The attack, which unfolded near neighboring Emory University, prompted a massive law enforcement response to one of the nation's most prominent public health institutions, but no one else was reported to be injured. At least four CDC buildings were hit, Director Susan Monarez said in a post on X. Images shared by employees showed multiple agency buildings with bullet-pocked windows, underscoring the breadth of the damage to a site where thousands of scientists and staff work on critical disease research. Live Events Made the ultimate sacrifice, says FBI Director Kash Patel on cop's death Before the name of the deceased police officer was released, FBI Director Kash Patel said the law enforcement officer was a hero who 'made the ultimate sacrifice.' 'Pray for the family, friends, and colleagues of this hero who acted quickly to defend others and made the ultimate sacrifice,' Patel said in a post on X. 'The FBI will offer them our full support.' CDC Director honored police officer The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention honored the law enforcement officer who was killed on Friday after a shooter fired on at least four buildings. 'We at @CDCgov are heartbroken by today's attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting,' Director Susan Monarez said in a post on X. 'A courageous local law enforcement officer gave their life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings.' She thanked local law enforcement and security for acting 'immediately and decisively' to respond to the threat. The gunman was found on the second floor of a building across the street from the CDC campus and died at the scene, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said. He added that 'we do not know at this time whether that was from officers or if it was self-inflicted.' The shooter was armed with a long gun, and authorities recovered three other firearms at the scene, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation. The gunman's motive is still unknown this early in the investigation, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said.
eNCA
3 days ago
- eNCA
Gunman kills police officer near Atlanta CDC headquarters
US - A gunman killed a police officer Friday near the headquarters of the Centres for Disease Control in the US city of Atlanta before being found dead at the scene, authorities said. No other people were killed or physically wounded in the shooting, during which multiple rounds were fired in the CDC campus, police said. "Officers arrived - found a critically injured DeKalb County police officer that was down," Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a press conference. The police officer was later identified as 33-year-old David Rose of the DeKalb County Police Department. He left behind a pregnant wife and two children, the department said in a statement. The shooter's identity has not been released. Schierbaum said it was too early in the investigation to comment on reports by CNN and the New York Times that the gunman blamed the coronavirus vaccine for an unspecified illness he may have had. The man's father had reported to authorities earlier Friday that he was suicidal, the reports said. The shooting began before 5:00 pm local time (2100 GMT) near the CDC campus and a pharmacy, Schierbaum said. The suspect - who police believe was a single shooter - was found dead on the second floor of a CVS drugstore with a gunshot wound, which may have been self-inflicted. "The shooter is deceased, and we don't have any civilians that have been shot in this active shooter incident," Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told reporters. Ninety-two children in a daycare on the CDC campus were safely evacuated and were being reunited with families at a nearby school. "We at @CDCgov are heartbroken by today's attack on our Roybal Campus," CDC director Susan Monarez wrote on X, praising the "courageous" policeman who was killed. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also paid homage to those who "answer the call to serve and who protect their fellow Georgians".
