Gunfire erupted at the main building of the American health authority's headquarters in Atlanta, targeting a law enforcement officer - Officer fires gunshots near the Atlanta headquarters of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
In a tragic turn of events, a shooting incident took place near the headquarters of the US health authority in Atlanta on August 8, 2025. The shooter, identified as Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old Georgia man, opened fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters.
White, who reportedly blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for causing his mental health problems, had five guns during the attack. His actions resulted in the death of a DeKalb County police officer, David Rose, who died in the line of duty. White also died from gunshot wounds, though the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear.
In a statement, Atlanta's police chief, Darin Schierbaum, said it's "too early" to comment on media reports regarding the shooter's identity and the validity of these reports.
Meanwhile, the CDC kindergarten, which is part of the US health authority headquarters in Atlanta, was temporarily evacuated due to the incident. The evacuated children were taken to a nearby school and were later reunited with their parents. Fortunately, the shooting incident did not disrupt the normal operations of the CDC kindergarten, and there were no reported injuries among the children.
It's important to note that, contrary to some media reports, the shooting incident did not involve the children from the CDC kindergarten as victims. No credible sources have reported details about children from a CDC kindergarten related to the shooting incident.
The officer who lost his life in this incident, David Rose, was 33 years old and left behind two children and a pregnant wife. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, we will keep the public updated with any new developments. The safety and well-being of the children and staff at the CDC kindergarten remain our top priority.
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- The shooting near the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in Atlanta, which resulted in the death of a police officer, David Rose, is currently under investigation by police. [Crime-and-justice]
- Despite some media reports suggesting otherwise, it's important to note that the shooting incident did not involve children from the CDC kindergarten as victims. [General-news, Politics]
