
Shocking Shooting at CDC: Officer Killed Amidst Chaos
Published on: Aug. 9, 2025, 10:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A dramatic shooting at the CDC's Atlanta campus left a police officer dead and sent shockwaves through the health agency and nearby Emory University. The shooter, identified as Patrick Joseph White, opened fire from across the street, leading to an extensive law enforcement response. The incident has intensified debates around CDC funding cuts and public safety.