CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police
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Patrick Joseph White opened fire on the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, using multiple firearms and killing a police officer. Motivated by depression linked to the COVID-19 vaccine, he attempted to enter the building before firing from a nearby pharmacy. His family revealed that he was upset over a personal loss and fixated on vaccine-related issues. Following the attack, employees at the CDC experienced lockdown while police investigated. Laid-off employees reacted to the shooting, holding Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. partially responsible for inciting violence against CDC staff.
The shooter, Patrick Joseph White, opened fire on CDC headquarters, citing depression attributed to the COVID-19 vaccine as a motivator for his actions.
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose was killed in the line of duty while responding to the shooter, showcasing the tragic impact on law enforcement.
Family members indicated that White had been particularly distressed over the death of his dog, which appeared to intensify his depression related to vaccine concerns.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expressed support for CDC employees amidst calls for his resignation by laid-off CDC staff linking him to the violence.
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