Officer Killed in Shooting Near Atlanta CDC Campus

A DeKalb County police officer was killed while responding to an active shooter incident near the CDC campus at Emory University in Atlanta. The officer, remembered for his dedication, leaves behind a pregnant wife and three children. The gunman, who blamed the CDC and COVID-19 vaccines for his illness, was found dead near a CVS at Emory Point, but it remains unclear if his wound was self-inflicted or from police. Multiple CDC buildings were struck by gunfire, but no civilians or children in a nearby daycare were injured. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat and are continuing to investigate the motive. The shooting has prompted expressions of sympathy from local leaders and CDC officials, and has heightened concerns over safety and public trust amid recent federal agency staff cuts.