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DeKalb County Mourns Officer Rose, Killed in Line of Duty

8/12/2025

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DeKalb County mourns the tragic loss of Officer David Rose, 33, who was fatally shot while bravely responding to an incident near the CDC in Atlanta. The assailant, Patrick Joseph White, 30, cited the COVID-19 vaccine as the cause of his turmoil. A devoted Marine veteran, Rose leaves behind a pregnant wife and two young children, prompting a heartfelt GoFundMe campaign to support his grieving family.

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DeKalb County mourns the tragic loss of Officer David Rose, 33, who was fatally shot while bravely responding to an incident near the CDC in Atlanta. The assailant, Patrick Joseph White, 30, cited the COVID-19 vaccine as the cause of his turmoil. A devoted Marine veteran, Rose leaves behind a pregnant wife and two young children, prompting a heartfelt GoFundMe campaign to support his grieving family.