COVID Vaccine Grievances Emerge as Focus in Deadly CDC Headquarters Shooting
COVID Vaccine Grievances Emerge as Focus in Deadly CDC Headquarters Shooting
New details are emerging regarding the motive behind Friday’s deadly shooting near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Atlanta headquarters. Law enforcement sources indicate the suspected gunman, 30-year-old Patrick White, harbored strong grievances against the COVID-19 vaccine, believing it had caused him severe health issues and depression.
White, who reportedly struggled with his mental health, had become increasingly fixated on the COVID-19 vaccine as the source of his ailments. Neighbors also reported hearing White express angry, conspiracy-minded sentiments, claiming the vaccine was harming him and that the media and government were suppressing the truth. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the ongoing probe, though officials caution that information is preliminary.
The incident, which occurred late Friday, August 8, resulted in the fatal shooting of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, who responded to reports of gunfire. White allegedly fired multiple rounds at CDC buildings, shattering windows, before being found dead by gunfire. Four other individuals were transported to the hospital for stress and anxiety-related reasons.
In the wake of the attack, CDC leadership has instructed all non-essential employees nationwide to work remotely on Monday, August 11, while federal and local law enforcement intensify monitoring for potential threats. The CDC maintains that mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have been extensively studied, are safe and effective, and were instrumental in saving lives during the pandemic.
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