In a tragic turn of events, a DeKalb County police officer, identified as 33-year-old David Rose, was killed in Atlanta, Georgia, while responding to a shooting near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. Rose, a dedicated officer committed to serving his community, leaves behind his pregnant wife and two children.
According to reports, Rose was responding to gunfire near the CDC campus when he was struck. Despite being rushed to Emory University hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect involved in the shooting was later found dead in a nearby building.
This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the dangers that law enforcement officers face daily in the line of duty. The loss of Officer Rose has left a void in the hearts of his family, colleagues, and the entire DeKalb County community.
The tragic death of Officer Rose serves as a stark reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers undertake to protect and serve their communities. As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to this senseless act of violence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer David Rose during this difficult time. May his dedication to service and sacrifice never be forgotten.
Sources:
1. Fox News – [Georgia officer killed while responding to shooting near CDC headquarters identified: ‘Committed to serving’](https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-officer-killed-responding-shooting-near-cdc-headquarters-identified-committed-serving)
2. BBC – [Police officer dies after shooting near US’s CDC headquarters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE5Hbll0OGdJNmg0Vjd5X1pHOWx4M2dOZUJVS0hLbWE4VS1iSHI4VFhmY1NqeW1RcUtTR3VxSlItd3lCbHBpY0p3UVE1SDVmdWFfdWtWMUNieGNnZ9IBX0FVX3lxTFBGT0VmNmZ3U2gyclpMdksybUJoN1hQOFo3MVgwb2ZnOTg3SkxNS1JjLWQ1MUw4eHFPT25WclFxWFJ6VTM2c1JTd0dBUGVXek1Ra21EbFBkZDhIdGxReEo0?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
3. ABC News – [Police officer killed after shooting near CDC headquarters, Emory University campus](https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/police-officer-killed-after-shooting-cdc-headquarters-emory-124508126)
4. The Guardian – [Officer who was killed responding to shooting at Atlanta CDC identified](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/09/police-officer-david-rose-atlanta-cdc-shooting)
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