Shooting of Emori University: suspected murder, officer injured – what we still know
On Friday, at least one person was killed and a police officer was injured in the shooting reported near the Atlanta Complex of Emoree University in Georgia and the Disease Control and Prevention Center.
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Around 4 pm on Friday, Emori University, which has a CDC headquarters, called the “active shooter” “active shooter” at the Campus CVS, instructed to escape from “run, hidden, fight. The area.” The incident took place at CVS at Emory Point on Clifton Road, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.Several damaged police vehicles were detected under air surveillance, with some liquid leaks. A adequate law enforcement appearance responded to the location.According to eyewitnesses talking to local media, bullets were visited in the area around the Emory Point CVS located near the Atlanta campus of the university and the royal facility of the CDC.
How to shoot
KTVU reported that the initial emergency call was received at 4.50 pm, as confirmed by Atlanta Police Chief Darin Sheerbam, which triggers a coordinated response from several law enforcement agencies.On reaching CVS at Emoree Point, law enforcement discovered a seriously injured Decalab County Officer. The injured officer, whose identity is unknown, was immediately taken for medical treatment.Law enforcement personnel made a sharp discovery of the campus and located the attacker on the second floor with wounds of the gunshot. The source of these injuries, whether they are self-inspired or police engagement, remain under investigation.The police responded to a shooting scene at a CVS near the University of Emori in Atlanta on 8 August 2025. Officials said a police officer and a citizen were injured and the suspected shooter was dead.Atlanta Fire Rescue personnel removed the attacker from the campus to administer emergency medical treatment. However, he was declared dead at the place.According to officials, during the incident, the attacker discharged his weapon on several windows at various levels of the CDC building.
What did the officials say
The Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp issued a statement stating: “Twice this week, deranged criminals targeted innocent Georgian people,” the incident on Wednesday stated the incident with collective shooting at the Forte Stewart military base in South-East Georgia, Garzian.“Every time, the brave first respondents moved to danger to subdue the shooter and save life, reminded us how important they are. Marti, girls, and I am grateful to all those who are grate to serve the call and who protect their fellow Georgian people.Brandy Girldo, Chief Operating Officer of General Muir Daily, said that staff members heard the sound of bullets continuously. “It looked like fireworks, after another,” he said.
