Emory Shooting: Officer Killed, CDC Targeted

A gunman opened fire near the CDC’s main campus in Atlanta, killing a DeKalb County police officer and injuring another officer, while also striking CDC buildings with bullets. The incident started around 4:50 p.m. at a CVS Pharmacy near Emory University, leading to campus lockdowns. The shooter was found dead at the scene, though authorities have not yet determined if the fatal wound was self-inflicted or from police response. Police are investigating the motive, with statements from the suspect’s family suggesting he targeted the CDC due to beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccine. No civilians were harmed during the attack. CDC Director Susan Monarez and local officials mourned the officer’s loss, and the campus remains under heightened security as investigations continue.