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CDC Reopens Amid Trauma from Targeted Shooting Incident

8/11/2025

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After a harrowing targeted shooting linked to Patrick Joseph White's obsession with COVID-19 vaccines, CDC leaders announced the campus reopening on Saturday. Employees bravely shared their traumatic experiences, igniting vital conversations about security and mental health support. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered condolences but faced backlash for his part in eroding trust in the CDC.

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After a harrowing targeted shooting linked to Patrick Joseph White's obsession with COVID-19 vaccines, CDC leaders announced the campus reopening on Saturday. Employees bravely shared their traumatic experiences, igniting vital conversations about security and mental health support. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered condolences but faced backlash for his part in eroding trust in the CDC.