Atlanta Commemorates One Year Since CDC Headquarters Shooting, Officer’s Sacrifice Honored
Atlanta is marking the one-year anniversary of a shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters where Officer David Rose of the DeKalb County Police Department was killed. The incident occurred on August 8, 2025, when Patrick…
Atlanta, GA, August 8, 2026 —
Atlanta is observing the one-year anniversary of a tragic shooting incident at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters that resulted in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose.
The events unfolded on August 8, 2025, when Patrick White began firing from a nearby CVS Pharmacy. The gunfire impacted several CDC buildings. Officer Rose, who was among the first responders to the scene, sustained fatal injuries.
Authorities reported that White, the individual responsible for the shooting, died by suicide. His reported motive was linked to a belief that COVID-19 vaccines were causing him distress.
In the wake of the incident, the Atlanta community is taking steps to honor Officer Rose’s dedication and ultimate sacrifice. Memorial services and street renaming initiatives are planned as ways to commemorate his service.
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