Following a shooting near the CDC headquarters close to Emory University, Officer David Rose of the Atlanta police has died from his injuries. The incident unfolded on Friday when police responded to reports of an active shooter around 4:50 p.m. local time. Authorities identified a "single shooter" who was later found dead, with unconfirmed reports indicating he may have shot himself or been shot by police.

No civilians were injured during the incident, but it left the community and CDC staff shaken. In response, CDC Director Susan Monarez expressed heartbreak over the attack, commending the swift actions of responding agencies to minimize harm.

Local news reports suggest the assailant believed he had been adversely affected by a coronavirus vaccine, and family members had contacted law enforcement due to concerns over his mental state. Following the incident, CDC employees have been requested to work remotely as a precaution and to allow for an investigation into the shooting. An alert was issued by Emory University advising individuals in the area to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT."

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the motives behind this tragic event, as the community mourns the loss of Officer Rose.