Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Georgia Man Opens Fire Near CDC, Blaming Vaccine
A man shot and killed a police officer near the CDC in Atlanta.
The shooter, who was stopped from entering the CDC, then opened fire at a pharmacy across the street.
The man was 30 years old and had multiple guns.
The shooter believed that a COVID-19 vaccine had caused him to become depressed and suicidal.
The event happened on Friday.
A man opened fire near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer.
The shooter, armed with multiple guns, targeted a pharmacy across from the CDC after being stopped at the CDC entrance.
The incident occurred on Friday.
The suspect believed a COVID-19 vaccine caused depression and suicidal thoughts.
The suspect was a 30-year-old man.
- Who
- A police officer (deceased), the suspected shooter (deceased)
- What
- A shooting incident near the CDC headquarters resulting in the death of a police officer.
- When
- Friday, August 8, 2025 (based on existing summary)
- Where
- Near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Why
- The shooter believed a COVID-19 vaccine made him depressed and suicidal.
- Location
- Near CDC headquarters in Atlanta
- Date
- August 8, 2025
- Victims
- One police officer
- Suspect Status
- Deceased
- Suspect Age
- 30 years old
- Weapons
- Five guns
- Motive
- Belief that COVID-19 vaccine caused depression and suicidal thoughts.
Sources
Emory University Shooting: Shooter Dead; Police Officer Injured After Gunfire Erupts Near CVS
Active Shooter Reported Near Emory University, CDC HQ On Lockdown | Watch
Emory University shooting suspect, believing COVID-19 vaccine made him ill, targeted CDC building
Police officer, suspect dead in shooting incident near US CDS building in Atlanta
Emory University shooting: Alleged gunman, police officer dead after standoff near CDC
Police Officer, Suspect Dead After Shooting At Atlanta's Emory University
Alleged Emory University shooter targeted the CDC HQ in Atlanta? Here’s what we know about him
Gunman opens fire at CDC building in Atlanta, was angry over Covid vaccine: Here's what we know
Emory horror: Video shows bullets on floor, windows cracked after shooting
Who was David Rose? Kash Patel prays for Georgia police officer killed in CDC shooting
‘Stay Quiet And Hidden’: Mom Shares Wife's Harrowing Text During Atlanta CDC Shooting
