Police Officer Fatally Shot in Atlanta Near CDC and Emory University Campus

On [date unspecified in the article], a shooting occurred near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, resulting in the death of a DeKalb County police officer and the gunman.

Officials stated that the incident began just before 5 p.m. when the suspect opened fire on at least four CDC buildings, striking them with gunfire. The CDC Director, Susan Monarez, described the gunfire as an "attack" and said the Roybal campus remained on lockdown as authorities investigated.

David Rose, 33, a father of two with a third child on the way, was the DeKalb County police officer killed while responding to the reports of the shooter. Rose had joined the police department in September, completed police academy training in March, and was remembered by Interim Chief Greg Padrick for his commitment to serving the community. "At this time we are asking for the community’s prayers for his family, his friends, his loved ones and the entire DeKalb County Police Department family," Padrick said.

CDC Director Monarez confirmed that another officer was injured during the incident. She thanked DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University for their immediate response, which she credited with preventing further harm. She also expressed gratitude to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia residents, and the American people for their support.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson described it as "a very dark day" as the community mourned the fallen officer. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the investigation was in its preliminary stages and did not confirm whether the CDC was specifically targeted, noting only that the shooter was a known individual with unspecified interests.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident with coordination between law enforcement agencies and the CDC.