Police Officer, Suspect Dead in Atlanta Shooting Near CDC, Emory

A tragic shooting occurred near the adjoining campuses of Emory University and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, resulting in the deaths of a DeKalb County police officer and the suspected gunman. The officer was critically injured at the scene and later died in the hospital, while the shooter was found dead on the second floor of a CVS building near the CDC, armed with a long gun and three other firearms recovered. Multiple rounds struck buildings on the CDC campus, but no civilians were reported injured. The suspect's father had reportedly warned law enforcement that his son was suicidal prior to the incident, and the motive remains unknown as investigations are still in preliminary stages. Authorities lifted the shelter-in-place orders after securing the area, with officials and community leaders mourning the loss and praising the swift response of first responders. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the community, with calls for vigilance and official guidance being emphasized.