US EditionCDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation
Patrick Joseph White fired at least 180 rounds at CDC buildings, killing one officer; the shooter blamed COVID-19 vaccines for his depression, prompting calls to condemn vaccine misinformation.
- Late Friday, a Georgia man blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for depression and suicidal thoughts before opening fire outside the CDC headquarters, killing Officer David Rose.
- In recent months, White’s father told police his son had become fixated on the COVID-19 vaccine and was upset over his dog’s death.
- Amid the rapid exchange of gunfire, law enforcement officials found Patrick Joseph White armed with five guns, including at least one long gun, firing nearly 500 rounds across the CDC campus.
- CDC leadership held a video conference with approximately 800 staff members on Sunday, and staff were told they may work remotely on Monday as campus security is assessed.
- Amid calls to counter misinformation, AFGE Local 2883 said the attack 'compounds months of mistreatment, neglect, and vilification' and urged CDC and HHS leadership to condemn vaccine disinformation.
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