CDC employees recount when gunman fired at least 180 shots at buildings: “Shocking but not surprising”

On August 8, 2025, a gunman fired nearly 200 shots at the CDC campus in Atlanta, resulting in the death of police officer David Rose and widespread fear among employees, including several who shared their harrowing experiences. The attacker, identified as Patrick Joseph White, died during the incident, and CDC workers expressed frustration over the lack of leadership and security measures following the shooting.

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