Officer Killed in CDC Shooting, Motive Unclear

On August 8, 2025, Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old from Kennesaw, Georgia, opened fire near the CDC's Roybal Campus in Atlanta, striking four buildings and fatally shooting DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, a former Marine and father. The attack led to urgent lockdowns at the CDC and Emory University, but no other gunfire injuries were reported. White, armed with multiple firearms, was found dead across from the CDC with gunshot wounds; the cause of his death remains under investigation. Authorities have not confirmed a motive and say it is too early to determine if the CDC was specifically targeted. The incident has resulted in increased police presence and sparked renewed discussions about security and workplace safety at public health institutions. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate.