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A deadly shooting near the CDC headquarters has claimed the life of a police officer while raising alarming questions about security at one of America’s most critical federal health institutions.
Story Highlights
- Patrick Joseph White, 30, from suburban Atlanta identified as shooter who targeted CDC area
- DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose killed in the line of duty during confrontation
- Multiple federal and local agencies responded to secure the high-security CDC campus
- Incident exposes potential vulnerabilities at America’s premier public health facility
Shooter Identified in CDC Campus Attack
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old man from Kennesaw, Georgia, as the gunman who opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 8, 2025. White was killed during the confrontation that unfolded on Clifton Road, adjacent to both the CDC campus and Emory University. The incident occurred in what should have been a highly secure area given the sensitive nature of the CDC’s critical public health mission and research operations.
Police Officer Pays Ultimate Price
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to this active shooter situation near a CVS pharmacy close to Emory University. Rose’s death underscores the daily dangers our law enforcement officers face while protecting communities and federal installations. The loss of this brave officer highlights how quickly routine police work can turn deadly when confronting armed criminals who threaten public safety and critical government facilities.
Federal Security Response Mobilized
The shooting prompted an immediate multi-agency response involving the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta Police, Emory University Police, and federal agencies including the ATF and FBI. This coordinated effort reflects the serious security implications when violence occurs near facilities as strategically important as the CDC. The extensive federal involvement demonstrates how attacks near critical infrastructure require heightened investigative protocols and security measures that protect America’s essential government operations.
Questions About Institutional Vulnerability
This unprecedented attack near the CDC raises troubling questions about the security of federal facilities that house sensitive public health research and emergency response capabilities. While the shooter’s motives remain under investigation, the incident exposes potential vulnerabilities at institutions Americans depend on for disease control and health security. The proximity to both the CDC and a major university creates complex security challenges that may require enhanced protective measures and coordination between federal and local authorities.
Investigators identified a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta on Saturday as the person who opened fire on the CDC, killing a police officer and spreading panic through the health agency and nearby Emory University. https://t.co/sAYbnFrNwX
— News4JAX (@wjxt4) August 9, 2025
The investigation continues as authorities work to understand what drove White to target this high-profile area and whether adequate security protocols existed to prevent such attacks on critical federal health infrastructure that serves all Americans.
Sources:
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in DeKalb County
Georgia Atlanta Shooting CDC Emory University – What We Know