An Atlanta police officer has died and a gunman is also dead following a shooting near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters, which is located close to Emory University. The incident happened in an area where many students and staff were present, and the sound of gunfire was widely heard.
According to CBS correspondent Dave Malkoff, students on the Emory University campus reported hearing multiple gunshots during the incident. The shooting prompted a large emergency response, with law enforcement officers quickly securing the area to prevent further harm.
Details on what led to the exchange of gunfire remain limited, and authorities have not yet released the names of either the fallen officer or the gunman. However, police confirmed that both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive and whether the suspect had any connection to the CDC or Emory University, are still under investigation.
The CDC headquarters is situated just next to Emory University in Atlanta’s Clifton Corridor area, a location that typically sees heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic due to its mix of research facilities, student housing, and medical services. The close proximity of the shooting to these institutions raised immediate concerns for the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Following the incident, campus security at Emory University issued alerts urging people to stay indoors until authorities declared the area safe. Classes and activities in nearby buildings were temporarily suspended while police conducted their investigation and cleared the scene.
City officials expressed condolences to the family of the slain officer, highlighting the risks law enforcement faces in protecting the community. The loss also sparked renewed discussions around public safety in busy institutional zones, especially those housing major government facilities like the CDC.
The Atlanta Police Department, in cooperation with other agencies, continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses. More details are expected to be released once the investigation determines the sequence of events and any possible links between the suspect and the location.
The incident has left the surrounding community shaken, underscoring how quickly violence can erupt even in areas typically associated with education, research, and public health.
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