Suspect Dead, Officer Killed in Shooting Reported at Emory University

The shooter’s identity and motive have not been confirmed.

Law enforcement is seen near the Centers for Disease Control Global Headquarters during an active shooter incident in Atlanta, Ga., on Aug. 8, 2025. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

A shooting at Emory University in Atlanta on Aug. 8 has left a law enforcement officer and assailant dead, according to authorities.

Police said at around 5:30 p.m. ET that they were responding to reports of an active shooter and asked residents to avoid the area.