Suspect Identified in Atlanta Shooting Near CDC and Emory University

The shooting left a police officer dead and raised questions about the motive.

Law enforcement officers stand outside hospital emergency of Emory University in Atlanta on Aug. 8, 2025. Mike Stewart/AP Photo

Investigators have identified the man responsible for the shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention buildings near Emory University in Atlanta, which left a police officer dead.

The shooting occurred on the afternoon of Aug. 8, prompting a campus-wide “run, hide, fight” alert from Emory University. CDC Director Susan Monarez confirmed that at least four CDC buildings were hit by gunfire.