Patrick Joseph White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, has been identified by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as the shooter at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to the GBI statement, White lost his life in the incident on Friday, while DeKalb County Police Department Officer David Rose was shot and killed.
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According to investigators, the officer was killed by the gunman who started fire outside the CDC offices, hitting windows throughout the expansive campus until he was discovered dead in a nearby building. One of the most prestigious public health facilities in the country was the target of a large law enforcement response to the incident, but no additional injuries were reported.
In a post on X, Director Susan Monarez stated that at least four CDC facilities were damaged. Employee-shared photos of many agency buildings with bullet-pocked windows highlighted the extent of the devastation to a location where thousands of staff members and scientists conduct vital disease research.
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Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta, described White last night as a well-known individual who might be somewhat interested in certain topics, but he did not name him.
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According to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, the gunman was discovered on the second floor of a building across the street from the CDC site and passed away immediately. “At this time, we do not know whether that was from officers or if it was self-inflicted,” he continued on Friday.
According to a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the current investigation, the gunman was carrying a long gun, and officials found three additional firearms at the site.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stated on Friday that the motive of the shooter is still unknown at this early stage of the investigation.
On Saturday morning, a voicemail left at a number that is on file for White was not immediately answered.
According to a statement from DeKalb County, Rose, 33, was a former Marine who served in Afghanistan. He graduated from the police academy in March and immediately gained the admiration of his peers for his commitment, bravery, and professionalism.
There’s a wife tonight who has no husband. Three children, one of whom is unborn and fatherless, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO of DeKalb County, stated.
The GBI, which is in charge of the inquiry, stated on Saturday that it might take some time to figure out what transpired.
The agency stated in their statement that because of the complexity of the scene, there is a lot of evidence to gather. There are a lot of interviews being done. It will take a long time to complete this study.
