Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Heavy Police Response at Emory Point
On a Friday afternoon, there was a big police response at Emory Point near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
People got worried because of reports about a possible shooting, but officials later said there was no active shooter.
The university sent out an emergency alert telling people to stay away from Clifton Road.
Police were seen checking buildings, but no one was hurt, and it turned out to be a false alarm.
Emory police responded heavily to unconfirmed shooting reports at Emory Point near CDC headquarters.
DeKalb County officials confirmed no active shooter was present in the Atlanta area.
An emergency alert was sent via the university safety app advising to avoid Clifton Road.
Police were seen patrolling buildings across from the federal complex.
No details were provided about the cause of the initial reports or the police response.
- Who
- Emory police, DeKalb County officials
- What
- Heavy police response due to unconfirmed reports of a shooting
- When
- Friday afternoon
- Where
- Emory Point near CDC headquarters, Atlanta
- Why
- Unconfirmed reports of a shooting triggered the emergency response
- Location
- Emory Point near CDC headquarters
- Date
- Friday afternoon
- Involved Parties
- Emory police, DeKalb County officials
- Alert Issued
- University safety app emergency alert
- Details Clarified
- No active shooter in the Atlanta area