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RFK Jr. Tours CDC Headquarters Following Deadly Shooting
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, AUG 11 – Kennedy toured the damaged CDC Roybal Campus and offered condolences after a shooting linked to vaccine concerns, highlighting cuts to injury prevention and gun violence programs.
- On Monday, Kennedy visited the CDC headquarters in Atlanta after protests erupted following his arrival, amid concerns over recent gunfire and security damage.
- Patrick Joseph White, a 30-year-old Kennesaw man, opened fire on Clifton Road near Emory University and the CDC on Aug. 8, reportedly blaming the COVID-19 vaccine, and died at Emory Point CVS.
- CDC security led Kennedy on a tour, pointing out shattered windows across multiple buildings including the main guard booth, after four CDC buildings were struck by gunfire and employees were unable to leave for hours.
- Kennedy offered condolences to Officer Rose’s family and support to CDC staff, stating no one should face violence while working to protect public health.
- Fired But Fighting said critics say cuts to CDC’s injury prevention center have increased risks, prompting calls for Kennedy’s resignation.
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