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CDC shooting: Officer David Rose to be remembered with memorial service

Officer David Rose, a 33-year-old former U.S. Marine, was killed responding to a shooting motivated by anti-vaccine beliefs; over 200 bullets struck four buildings, officials said.

  • On Aug. 22, family and community members gathered at First Baptist Church Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Road, to honor Officer David Rose, killed earlier this month responding to a CDC shooting.
  • On Aug. 8, a gunman opened fire on the CDC campus, where Officer David Rose was killed responding; Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Joseph Patrick White believed the COVID-19 vaccine made him ill, and more than 200 bullets hit four buildings.
  • Colleagues described Officer David Rose, former U.S. Marine, as disciplined and courageous; Gregory Padrick said `David was more than a coworker; he was family.`
  • Hundreds of law enforcement officers attended, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, while an online fundraiser raised more than $565,000 and FOX 5 Atlanta livestreamed the ceremony with a 21-gun salute and Taps.
  • Agency leaders warn the shooting deepened morale and staffing concerns amid plans to lay off more than 600 workers on leave, while security video suggests a prior entry attempt and the case remains under investigation.
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Law enforcement officers remember police officer who died after CDC shooting

DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — DeKalb County Police Sgt. Tre Jones knew he would pick David Rose to lead his police academy class on day one, a decision that usually takes four to six weeks to make.

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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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