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CDC Director: Misinformation 'Lead to Deadly Consequence' in Atlanta

Patrick Joseph White targeted CDC buildings in a shooting killing one officer and himself, driven by COVID-19 vaccine fears revealed in his writings, investigators said.

  • On August 8, Patrick Joseph White fired over 180 rounds at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing police officer David Rose before shooting himself.
  • White reportedly believed that the COVID-19 vaccine caused him to experience depression and suicidal thoughts, according to his family and officials.
  • The gunman struck six CDC buildings, breaking about 150 windows, but no one inside was injured, and security officers responded swiftly during the incident.
  • CDC Director Susan Monarez warned that the spread of false information has resulted in fatal outcomes, while the union called for the installation of bulletproof glass and improved security measures.
  • The shooting triggered calls for improved safety protocols at CDC, and memorials for Officer Rose have grown outside CDC and police headquarters.
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Fact File: Canadian misidentified as CDC headquarters shooter

Social media posts falsely claimed a Canadian teen, Silas Kruger, was responsible for a shooting at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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