Fatal CDC Shooting: Investigation Continues, Union Demands Action on Vaccine Misinformation

A Georgia man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, opened fire late Friday at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, resulting in the death of police officer David Rose. White, 30, who reportedly blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for his depression, died during the incident. Authorities are still investigating whether his death was self-inflicted or at the hands of officers.

The suspect, armed with five guns, had previously attempted to enter the CDC campus before driving to a nearby pharmacy and opening fire, leaving bullet marks across at least four CDC buildings. Officer Rose, 33, a former Marine and recent police academy graduate, was mortally wounded while responding to the attack.

In the wake of the tragedy, the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2883, representing CDC workers, has called for federal officials to issue a “clear and unequivocal stance in condemning vaccine disinformation.” The union stated that such misinformation is putting scientists at risk and demanded enhanced perimeter security on all CDC campuses, urging that staff not be required to return to work until buildings are fully secured and repaired.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has described the crime scene as “complex,” indicating a lengthy investigation. The incident has also sparked renewed debate on the impact of vaccine misinformation, with some groups directly attributing the climate of hostility to public figures.

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