David Rose dies in fatal Atlanta shooting

David Rose dies in fatal Atlanta shooting

Fatal Atlanta shooting death of David Rose, the 33-year-old victim

A dedicated police officer has tragically died following injuries received while dealing with a reported shooter incident near the CDC facility. The event transpired on Friday.

The officer, David Rose, was identified as 33 years old by local news sources. He had two children and was expecting a third. Rose was shot during the confrontation and was transported to a nearby hospital, where his condition sadly deteriorated, resulting in his death.

Initial reports from the Atlanta police department confirmed a single shooter was involved in the incident. Fortunately, there were no indications of any civilian casualties. An unverified theory circulating in media suggested the individual involved may have believed a vaccine caused illness, while another report mentioned the suspect’s father contacted authorities believing his son was suicidal.

The CDC’s leadership expressed profound grief over the incident. The head of the agency stated that a courageous local law enforcement officer sacrificed his life while responding to the situation that targeted multiple CDC buildings. Immediate and coordinated actions by DeKalb County police and security personnel, alongside Emory University, were credited with minimizing harm.

Police records detail that emergency dispatches began shortly before 5:50 p.m. local time identified an active shooter situation at a location immediately adjacent to the CDC campus. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including federal partners, converged on the scene. An urgent alert was issued, advising people to RUN, HIDE, or FIGHT.

The affected building received several gunshots. The shooter was located on the second floor of a nearby CVS pharmacy with multiple agencies involved in the response. Information regarding the specific source of the fatal wound for the shooter was not immediately available. The emergency shelter-in-place situation was lifted approximately an hour and a half after the initial shooting notification.