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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man Opened Fire Near Emory University Campus in Atlanta, Killing an Officer — Then Was Found Dead
NEED TO KNOW An active shooter fatally shot a law enforcement officer on Friday, Aug. 8, near Emory University in Atlanta The office, who leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children, has been identified as David Rose, 33 It remains unclear if the suspected shooter was struck by the authorities or died by suicideAn active shooter and a law enforcement officer are dead after an attack on Friday, Aug. 8, near Emory University and the headquarters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a press conference that the department received 911 calls about an active shooter around 4:50 p.m. at 1600 Clifton Road, in front of the CDC campus. The shooter was wearing a surgical mask, ear protection, and had two handguns, one rifle and one shotgun, per CNN. Once authorities responded to the scene, they discovered the critically injured DeKalb County officer, who died. He has been identified as David Rose, 33, and DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said he leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children, per CNN. 'This evening, there is a wife without a husband. 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,' Cochran-Johnson said. Officers heard gunfire inside a CVS at the intersection and went inside the building. Once they were inside, they located the suspect on the second floor of the building that housed the CVS. The suspect had been hit by gunfire. Schierbaum said it was unclear if the wounds were self-inflicted or from police fire. The suspect died at the scene. The suspect's identity has not been publicly revealed. Schierbaum said the CDC campus "did receive multiple rounds into their buildings," but officials were not aware of any injuries that occurred there. There were 92 children at the CDC campus' day care center, all of whom were unharmed, per ABC News. Authorities said the situation was contained as of 6:30 p.m. local time, per Fox 5. FBI Atlanta and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the incident. Mayor Andre Dickens said the investigation is in the preliminary stages, and said 'in short order you'll know more about [the suspect] and some assumptions about his motives, but I can't say right now.' Dickens did not confirm whether or not the shooter was targeting the CDC. 'He is a known person that may have some interests in certain things, that I can't reiterate right know with any confidence until the investigation is fully conducted,' Dickens said. Authorities theorize, after speaking to the suspected shooter's family member, that the shooter was either sick or believed that he was sick and blamed the illness on the COVID-19 vaccine, per CNN. No civilians were injured, Dickens said. However, four people took themselves to the hospital for stress and anxiety symptoms, per Schierbaum. One CDC employee told CNN that he believes he heard at least six or seven shots and called 911 from his car. 'It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other,' witness Brandy Giraldo said, per WCVB. Witness Randy Gold was leaving a nearby hospital with his father, but said, 'as soon as we turned towards the exit, people were running toward us, doctors, nurses, the valet parkers, everybody screaming that there's an active shooter,' per CNN. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement on X, noting the timing following the Thursday, Aug. 7, shooting that left five U.S. soldiers wounded in Fort Stewart, Ga. "Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians," Kemp said in a statement. "Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are." Attorney General Chris Carr said in an X statement. "We're horrified by the news out of Emory University. We stand ready to assist our law enforcement partners with whatever they may need." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 24/7. Read the original article on People
CNN
6 days ago
- CNN
‘He never had a chance': CNN reporter describes officer's harrowing encounter with shooter
The officer who was shot while responding to the active shooter incident on Emory University campus has died, according to a law enforcement official. The shooter is also dead.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Suspected gunman dead and police officer hurt in Emory University shooting
A suspected shooter at the campus of Emory University in Atlanta is dead and one law enforcement officer is injured after police responded to reports of an active shooter on Friday, according to police. Advertisement The incident took place near the entrance to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, where the federal agency's employees say bullets struck the windows of several CDC buildings. Emory University announced in a social media post that the shelter-in-place order has been lifted but to avoid the area. 'We're horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community,' Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said. Staff at a deli near campus locked the doors and hunkered down inside. Brandy Giraldo, General Muir's chief operating officer, said staff inside heard a string of gunshots. Advertisement 'It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other,' she said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Active shooter reported on Emory University's campus; Officer in critical condition
UPDATE @ 6:10 p.m.: An officer is in critical condition after a reported active shooter at the campus of Emory University in Atlanta. The officer was shot and is in critical condition at Emory University Hospital, according to our sister station at WSB-TV. We will continue to follow this story. INITIAL REPORT: An active shooter has been reported on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, according to our sister station WSB-TV. The Emory College of Arts and Design posted on X that the shooter was near Emory Point. Grady Memorial Hospital said a wounded officer has been taken to Emory University Hospital, according to WSB-TV. Georgia Department of Transportation cameras in the area show a major police presence. RENDING STORIES: Motorized wheelchairs spotted going down Ohio interstate Fire reported in Trotwood neighborhood; large plume of smoke visible for miles 'That's just evil;' People shocked after pregnant woman found dead in sealed plastic tote Dozens of police and other emergency response vehicles are at the scene. Officials have not released details on other injuries at this point. The school told everyone to shelter in place in a post on X. The campus is also near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
BREAKING: Active shooter reported on campus of Emory University in Atlanta
Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia reports active shooter situation on campus near Emory Point during Friday afternoon incident.
