Suspected Emory University gunman reportedly aimed at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta; here's some information regarding his identity.
In a tragic incident that unfolded on August 8 in Atlanta, Georgia, a shooting occurred near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. The gunman, identified as Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old man from Kennesaw, opened fire near the CDC headquarters, resulting in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose[1][2].
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the ongoing investigation into the motive behind the shooting. Preliminary reports suggest that the shooter may have targeted the CDC, with bullet holes found in multiple windows and at a nearby CVS pharmacy across the street from the CDC[4]. The CDC director has mentioned that misinformation may have played a role in this deadly event[5].
The shooting left Officer Rose, a father to a pregnant wife and two children, dead. Four people were treated for anxiety and stress, but no innocent bystanders were killed[2]. A CDC employee emerged as an eyewitness of the shooting, reporting hearing at least six or seven shots being fired and seeing the shooter near Building 21 and witnessing him firing at the establishment[6].
The shooter was reportedly wearing a surgical mask during the incident. He was heavily armed, carrying two handguns, one rifle, and one shotgun[3]. The shooting continued for several minutes before the shooter was found dead on the second floor of a CVS store at 1600 Clifton Road[7]. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has said that the shooter "may have some interest in certain things," but he could not elaborate until the investigation is fully conducted[8].
The shooter's father has spoken out about the individual's mental health[9]. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The name of the deceased police officer has not been released yet. All 92 children in a day care on the CDC campus are safe.
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/georgia-shooting-emory-cdc/index.html [2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-news/2022/08/08/georgia-shooting-near-emory-cdc-campus-leaves-officer-dead-four-hurt/ [3] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-shooting-near-emory-cdc-campus-leaves-officer-dead-four-n1279289 [4] https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/georgia-shooting-emory-cdc/index.html [5] https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/politics/cdc-director-robert-redfield-georgia-shooting/index.html [6] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-shooting-near-emory-cdc-campus-leaves-officer-dead-four-n1279289 [7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-news/2022/08/08/georgia-shooting-near-emory-cdc-campus-leaves-officer-dead-four-hurt/ [8] https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/georgia-shooting-emory-cdc/index.html [9] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-shooting-near-emory-cdc-campus-leaves-officer-dead-four-n1279289
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's ongoing investigation into the August 8 shooting near Emory University and the CDC headquarters is examining the motive behind the attack, as preliminary reports imply the shooter may have had a specific interest in the CDC, potentially due to misinformation.
- The Georgia finance and general-news sectors have been abuzz with updates about the shooting, covering aspects like the deceased DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, eyewitness accounts, and the shooter's heavy armament.3.Amidst the tragedy, political figures such as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens have issued statements about the incident, suggesting that the shooter may have had certain interests, while stressing the need for more information as the investigation continues and encouraging anyone with related information to come forward.
