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The Guardian
4 days ago
- The Guardian
Georgia: suspected gunman and police officer dead after shooting near CDC and Emory University
A suspected gunman and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter near the adjoining campuses of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, authorities said. 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of one of our very own DeKalb county police officers,' Greg Padrick, the county's interim police chief, said at a news conference on Friday night. The name of the officer who was fatally shot while responding was not immediately released. The Atlanta police department, the FBI and the Georgia bureau of investigation are investigating the incident. No civilians are believed to have been injured, Darin Schierbaum, the Atlanta police chief, told reporters, but several rounds hit buildings on the CDC's campus. The gunman was found on the second floor of a building across the street from the CDC and died at the scene, Schierbaum said. Atlanta police said just after 6.40pm local time there was 'no ongoing threat to the Emory campus or the surrounding neighborhood. The incident involved a single shooter, who is now deceased.' Emory University had alerted students and staff earlier to an active shooter on their Atlanta campus, telling students to 'RUN, HIDE, FIGHT' and avoid the area. Just after 6.30pm local time, another update from the university advised students that 'Shelter in place has been lifted', but that the police emergency continued and they should avoid the area. Witnesses told local media that shots were fired near the Emory Point CVS, which is close to the university's Atlanta campus and the CDC's Roybal campus. Employees at the CDC said bullets struck the windows of several buildings on the federal agency's campus. One CDC employee sent photographs to the local CBS News affiliate in Atlanta showing what appeared to be shattered glass from the impact of gunshots on a federal building. 'Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians,' Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp, said in a statement, referring to the new incident and the mass shooting at Fort Stewart military base in south-east Georgia 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.' Staff at a deli near campus locked the doors and hunkered down inside. Brandy Giraldo, the General Muir deli's chief operating officer, said staffers inside heard a string of gunshots. 'It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other,' she said. The Associated Press contributed reporting
Fox News
4 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Georgia officer killed while responding to shooting near CDC headquarters identified: 'Committed to serving'
The DeKalb County Police Department identified the officer killed Friday while responding to a gunman near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Officer David Rose, 33, was shot and killed while responding to the shooting at the CDC campus, which prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby Emory University. The suspected gunman, who has not yet been identified, was also killed. Rose was rushed to Emory University Hospital on Clifton Road, where he died from his injuries. He began working for the police department last September, the agency said, and is survived by his pregnant wife and two children. "He was committed to serving the community," Interim Police Chief Greg Padrick said in a statement. "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." The incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. when a man opened fire in front of the CDC campus, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. When officers responded to the location, they found Rose critically wounded and heard additional gunfire coming from a nearby CVS pharmacy. Officers entered the pharmacy and located the shooter on the second floor with at least one gunshot wound. Schierbaum said it was not clear if the wound came from police gunfire or if it was self-inflicted. "I want to commend the men and women of law enforcement from all across this region," Schierbaum said. "When this community needed them, no one shirked from the danger. Every officer, from multiple districts, responded and immediately moved to end this threat." CDC Director Susan Monarez said the agency was "heartbroken" over Friday's deadly events. "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 said in a statement. "DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University responded immediately and decisively, helping to prevent further harm to our staff and community." Federal and state officials said they were horrified by the shooting and expressed appreciation for law enforcement's swift response. Among those sharing statements about the tragic incident was U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. "I am mourning the tragic death of the officer who was killed in the line of duty today, and I am praying for the officer's family and friends. Atlanta law enforcement saved countless lives, and we are grateful for their service," Warnock said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is leading the investigation into the shooting and the FBI's Atlanta office said it will assist.
The Hill
4 days ago
- The Hill
CDC likely target in Atlanta shooting that killed officer
A shooting that left one police officer dead appeared to target the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, local officials said on Friday. 'We can tell you that multiple rounds were fired, both we believe at law enforcement and potentially at the CDC. Purposely, we can't say it definitively, but it would appear. We can't rule that out right now,' Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a Friday press conference. On Friday afternoon, a shooting broke out near the CDC campus and Emory University in Atlanta. One DeKalb County police officer was killed. Another law enforcement officer was injured and taken to the hospital. Four bullet holes were found on the CDC campus walls, local officials said. '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. It's a noble profession that we all do,' DeKalb County Police Department Chief Greg Padrick said of the deceased officer, who was a married father of two. DeKalb County police identified the officer as David Rose later on Friday, describing him as 'diligent in his duty to protect our community' on social media. CDC director Susan Monarez applauded law enforcement officials' timely response to the shooting. 'We at CDC are heartbroken by today's attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting,' she said in a statement. 'A courageous local law enforcement officer gave their life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings.' The shooter was found deceased at the scene with a gunshot wound. It is unclear whether it was self-inflicted or if he was shot by an officer. He was a white male, according to Paul Brown, FBI Special Agent, who noted that his motive has not been determined. CNN, however, reported that, per a law enforcement official, police are operating under the assumption that the shooter believed he was sick and blamed the illness on the COVID-19 vaccine. 'Again to the men and women that work at the CDC we know that you've had a tough go of it in the past year and my heart goes out to you as uncertainty was around your occupation and you being citizens of Atlanta that means something to me and then today this occurs,' Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a press conference. 'We are with you, we stand with you and we're doing everything we can to make sure that we bring resolve to this situation,' he added.
New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Georgia cop killed near Emory University, CDC HQ hailed as dedicated officer who leaves behind pregnant wife, 3 kids
The Georgia officer killed when a deranged gunman opened fire from a building across from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters was known for his deep commitment to serving his community, leaving behind a pregnant wife and three children, police said. The DeKalb County cop, whose identity has not been released, was shot when the assailant stormed into a CVS on the Emory University campus in Atlanta around 4:50 p.m. and unleashed a barrage of bullets at nearby CDC buildings. The heroic officer was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was surrounded by his family as he succumbed to his injuries. Advertisement 'It is with profound sadness that we announced the loss of the life of one of our very own DeKalb County police officers,' Interim Chief of Police Greg Padrick told reporters Friday night. 'This officer responded to the call as he was trained to do and during that incident, he received gunfire and he lost his life in this incident.' Padrick added the fallen officer was committed to serving his community, and gave his life with the dedication to serving others. Advertisement 'This evening, there is a wife without a husband,' DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson told reporters Friday night. 'There are three children, one unborn, without a father. There is a mother and a father, as well as siblings who also share in this traumatic loss. Let's join together to give this family the support it needs during this traumatic loss.' Authorities confirmed that no other civilians were injured in his hooting and there is no longer an active threat. The gunman also died after being struck by gunfire, though police are unsure if his fatal wound was self-inflicted. Advertisement Law enforcement sources told CNN the shooter likely targeted the CDC after he became sick with an apparent illness he blamed on the COVID-19 vaccine, according to police interviews with the suspect's family. Emory University issued an urgent alert shortly after 5 p.m., reporting an active shooter near the Emory Point CVS on campus and urging all students to 'RUN' and 'HIDE.' Local, state and federal officers swarmed the harrowing scene, with chilling photos shared on social media showing bullet holes piercing the windows of the CDC's building, located right next to the University. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said the alleged shooter sprayed multiple rounds at law enforcement and the health agency, which also houses a daycare caring for 92 children, all of whom were unharmed. Advertisement 'We wanted to come give you this message that all the children are safe and that we will be making sure that you get reunited with them as soon as possible,' Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said at a news conference. 'I'm a parent as well. I know your uncertainty and your fear and concern has been high.' One police cruiser at the scene also appeared to have been hit by about a dozen gunshots to its windshield and hood. The CDC Atlanta campus was on lockdown following the shooting.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Washington Post
Police officer killed in shooting near CDC, officials say
A police officer was killed Friday while responding to a shooting near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, officials said. The officer was shot when he responded to calls of an incident unfolding, DeKalb County interim police chief Greg Padrick said at a news conference Friday evening. No civilians were shot, Mayor Andre Dickens (D) earlier told reporters.
