Atlanta shooting confirmed to be targeted at your establishment by the CDC.
In a shocking turn of events, a shooting incident occurred last Friday at the Edward R. Roybal campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. The suspected assailant, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, was fatally shot after a confrontation with law enforcement, which also resulted in the tragic death of a DeKalb County police officer, David Rose[1][2].
Authorities are still investigating the motives behind White's actions, but preliminary reports suggest that he may have linked his depression and suicidal tendencies to the COVID-19 vaccine[1]. However, it's important to note that there is no confirmed direct tie between White and the CDC beyond the location and the motive being related to CDC-associated vaccination efforts.
The CDC, in response to the incident, has emphasised its top priority as the safety and well-being of everyone at the CDC. The director, Susan Monarez, expressed her shock at the attack on the campus[1]. The CDC is actively coordinating with federal, state, and local partners to investigate the shooter and the shooting incident.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has urged for no premature conclusions about the shooter's motives, stating that he "had certain interests in certain matters" possibly related to the CDC[3]. The CDC, in the given context, did not provide any information about Comet 3I/ATLAS.
The shooting incident targeted four buildings on the CDC's Edward R. Roybal campus. As the investigation continues, it's crucial to maintain a focus on the safety and well-being of everyone involved and to seek a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.
Meanwhile, international concerns have been raised as Iran has expressed concern over a possible "foreign intervention" following the same agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russia has called on the U.S. not to destabilize the South Caucasus in the aftermath of this agreement[4].
[1] ABC News. (2022, February 13). Shooting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta leaves 1 officer dead, suspect killed. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooting-cdc-headquarters-atlanta-leaves-officer-dead-suspect/story?id=87780861
[2] CNN. (2022, February 13). Shooting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta leaves 1 officer dead, suspect killed. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/shooting-atlanta-cdc-headquarters-02-12-22/index.html
[3] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (2022, February 13). CDC shooting: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens asks for no premature conclusions about shooter's motives. Retrieved from https://www.ajc.com/news/local/cdc-shooting-atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-asks-no-premature-conclusions-about-shooters-motives/RZWZBH7CPKG67657C65KJ54X34/
[4] Al Jazeera. (2022, February 13). Armenia, Azerbaijan sign landmark peace deal. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/13/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-landmark-peace-deal
The investigation surrounding the shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta is exploring potential links between the suspected assailant, Patrick Joseph White, and general-news topics such as crime-and-justice, politics, and the CDC's vaccination efforts.
The CDC is working in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to investigate the shooter and the shooting incident, in an effort to maintain safety and well-being at the Edward R. Roybal campus.
