Active Shooter Incident at Emory University
An active shooter incident at Emory University in Atlanta resulted in the death of the suspect and injuries to a law enforcement officer, according to authorities. The shooting occurred near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) campus, with reports indicating that gunfire struck several CDC building windows.
University Response and Public Safety Measures
Emory University issued a statement on X, announcing that the shelter-in-place order has been lifted but advised individuals to avoid the area. DeKalb police confirmed that the situation is under control and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Injuries and Law Enforcement Actions
Initial reports from Atlanta News First indicated that the wounded officer later succumbed to injuries. A spokesperson from Grady Memorial Hospital stated that the injured DeKalb County officer was transferred to Emory University Hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement responded to a CVS store at Emory Point, where multiple police vehicles, some hit by gunfire, arrived on the scene. ABC News reported that officers engaged with a suspect,...