Civil servants are suspected of attack near Emory University at CDC

The shooting occurred on the afternoon of Aug. 8, prompting Emory University to “run, hide and fight” after the suspect was fired in four CDC buildings, officials said. Officials said the suspected shooter and officer were killed.

The murdered officer was identified as 33-year-old DeCalb County police officer David Rose, officials said. He was killed while responding to the shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in an August 9 update that Patrick Joseph White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, is suspected of being a shooter.

Authorities said they found the suspect who died of a gunshot wound on the second floor of the building, including the CVS store. It was not clear whether the wound was self-harm or whether the law enforcement fire had returned. No one else has died in the shooting.

This was the second famous shooting that has shaken up the Georgians these days. On August 6, the Army Sergeant used a personal handgun to shoot five fellow soldiers at Stewart Military Fort in the eastern state, more than 200 miles from Atlanta.

“Twice this week, confused criminals are targeting innocent Georgians,” Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement. “Every time, our brave first responders rushed towards danger to subdues and save lives, reminding us of how important they are.”

Here’s what we know:

What happened with the Emory shooting?

A shooter near Emory University in Atlanta was killed after a standoff

Emory University has issued active shooter alerts on campus CVS in Atlanta.

Emory officials first gave an alert for active shooters on August 8th around 4:30pm. The shelter order was lifted after about two hours.

CDC director Susan Monares said in a statement that at least four buildings have been fired by the suspect.

Atlanta Police Chief Darrin Siebaum said the shooting suspect was also fired by law enforcement.

Authorities say the civilians were not injured.

What we know about the police was killed

Rose joined DeKalb Police Station in September 2024 and worked in the North Central District, officials said.

He is the father of two and has a third child along the way, county officials said.

“I have a wife who has no husband tonight. I have three children without a father and one,” said DeCalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson. “I have a brother who shares this traumatic loss as well as my mother and father.”

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Police Chief Gregory Padric described his actions as an embodiment of public services.

“This officer answered the phone as he did, and during the incident he was shot and he lost his life in this incident. He promised to serve the community,” Padrick said. “It’s a noble profession that we all do. We answered the call to serve our community, and he gave his life with his commitment to serve others.”

What was the motivation for the shooting?

Authorities have not announced any potential motives for the shooting.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the suspect was a white man who was “known to be interested in certain things.”