CDC HQ target of Emory Point CVS shooter? Police shoot down suspect amid shelter in place alert

Atlanta police fatally shot suspect in CDC HQ shooting at Emory Point; body found behind CVS. CDC, Emory campus went into lockdown after alert at 5:15 p.m.

Updated on: Aug 9, 2025, 04:03:14 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The Atlanta Police Department on Friday fatally shot the suspect who opened fire at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters at Emory Point inside Emory University's Atlanta campus. Fox 5 said the suspect was shot down by officers and the body was found behind the CVS store on Clifton Road where the incident unfolded.

Although details about the suspect's target is yet to be revealed by the Atlanta Police Department, independent reporter Benjamin Ryan stated on X that the CDC HQ was sent an alert at 5:15 p.m. about the active shooter situation and the lockdown that was issued around the Emory University campus.

Here's the alert that was sent out to the CDC HQ:

Another photo of the CDC building at Emory Point surfaced, which showed the cracks on the pane of a window at the building caused by the gunfire. Police said that that one Dekalb County police officer and a civilian was injured.

Here's the photo:

DeKalb County communications director Dionna Smith confirmed the officers' injury and said that the nature of the injuries is unknown right now. The condition of the civilian is also not known.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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