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Officer Killed in Atlanta Shooting Linked to Mental Health

8/9/2025

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A tragic shooting unfolded near the CDC in Atlanta on Friday, claiming the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. The assailant, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, died at the scene. Investigators suspect he may have been driven by mental health struggles linked to COVID-19 vaccines, but thankfully, no other injuries were reported.

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Story summary

A tragic shooting unfolded near the CDC in Atlanta on Friday, claiming the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. The assailant, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, died at the scene. Investigators suspect he may have been driven by mental health struggles linked to COVID-19 vaccines, but thankfully, no other injuries were reported.