A man who launched fire on Friday in Georgia’s US State near Emory University campaigns and the Center for Control and Prevention of Diseases (CDC) in Atlanta is dead. TASR writes about this according to the AP report and NBC News. According to police chief Darin Schierbaum, no civilians were injured in the attack.
On Friday at 5 pm local time (23.00 CEST), the university issued a warning against active shooters, which moved along the university. Around 6 pm, according to AP, a warning siren sounded in the area, while the safety of security forces continued to come to the place.
According to the NBC News station The authorities announced about half an hour later that there was no more danger to the public, as the police managed to destroy the attacker. However, the University in Platform X has invited people to continue to avoid areas.
CDC staff said the bullets hit the windows of several buildings of their complex. The police are currently investigating whether these shots have been fired intentionally. Mayor Atlanta Andre Dickens said it is still too early to determine the motive of the offender.
According to the available information, the attacker was armed with a long firearm. The police seized three more firearms at the crime scene. The shooter found dead on the second floor of the building opposite the CDC. “At present, we do not know whether his death was caused by the cops or caused it himself,” stated Schierbaum. Police members are currently searching a white van near the crime scene, but Schierbaum added that it is still unclear whether it belonged to the suspect.
Governor of State Georgia Brian Kemp praised the efforts of security forces. “Twice this week, deranging criminals focused on the innocent inhabitants of Georgie,” He said the camp with reference to shooting at the Fort Stewart military base, where five soldiers suffered injuries. Emory University and CDC campuses are surrounded by wooded neighborhoods in the northeastern Atlanta part. This area is difficult to access and is known for heavy traffic.
