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What happened at Emory University?

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A masked gunman opened fire at Emory University in Atlanta, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and the suspect. The campus and a nearby daycare were locked down, but no civilians were injured. The gunman may have targeted the CDC over vaccine beliefs.

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Police officer, gunman dead after shooting near CDC, Emory University

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  • Gunfire was reported near the CDC, originating from a CVS pharmacy across the street. 12s
  • Both the gunman and DeKalb County Officer David Rose were killed in the incident. 1m 3s
  • No civilians, including over 90 children at a CDC daycare, were injured. 1m 27s
  • The gunman was found dead on the second floor of the CVS, cause of death under investigation. 1m 19s
  • Multiple law enforcement agencies are collaborating to determine the motive behind the shooting. 1m 59s
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Police officer, gunman dead after shooting near CDC, Emory University
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CBS America
3 hours ago
Police officer, gunman dead after shooting near CDC, Emory University

Gunfire came from a CVS pharmacy across from the CDC, striking several buildings; the gunman was found dead on the second floor.

Police officer, gunman dead after shooting near CDC, Emory University
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CBS America
3 hours ago
Police officer, gunman dead after shooting near CDC, Emory University

Both the gunman and Officer David Rose were killed; more than 90 children at a CDC daycare were unharmed.

Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university
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10 News First
9 hours ago
Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university

A masked gunman stormed Emory University, prompting a lockdown of the campus and a nearby daycare.

Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university
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10 News First
9 hours ago
Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university

Officer David Rose was shot and killed while responding to the threat; the gunman also died after a shootout in a nearby pharmacy.

Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university
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10 News First
9 hours ago
Officer killed and suspect dead after shooting at U.S. university

It's believed the gunman targeted the CDC due to beliefs about the COVID vaccine.

Emory University reports an active shooter on its campus
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CNN
16 hours ago
Emory University reports an active shooter on its campus

Witnesses reported hearing about 30 gunshots, leading to a heavy police and federal response.

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