CDC shooting: Officer David Rose to be remembered with memorial service
Officer David Rose, a 33-year-old former U.S. Marine, was killed responding to a shooting motivated by anti-vaccine beliefs; over 200 bullets struck four buildings, officials said.
- On Aug. 22, family and community members gathered at First Baptist Church Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Road, to honor Officer David Rose, killed earlier this month responding to a CDC shooting.
- On Aug. 8, a gunman opened fire on the CDC campus, where Officer David Rose was killed responding; Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Joseph Patrick White believed the COVID-19 vaccine made him ill, and more than 200 bullets hit four buildings.
- Colleagues described Officer David Rose, former U.S. Marine, as disciplined and courageous; Gregory Padrick said `David was more than a coworker; he was family.`
- Hundreds of law enforcement officers attended, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, while an online fundraiser raised more than $565,000 and FOX 5 Atlanta livestreamed the ceremony with a 21-gun salute and Taps.
- Agency leaders warn the shooting deepened morale and staffing concerns amid plans to lay off more than 600 workers on leave, while security video suggests a prior entry attempt and the case remains under investigation.
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