Police responded to an active shooter situation on the Emory University campus, injuring one officer and resulting in the suspect's death. Students received an alert urging them to run, hide, and fight, while avoiding areas near the CDC. The Atlanta Police confirmed no ongoing threat to the campus or surrounding neighborhoods. Georgia officials expressed concern for community safety, with Governor Kemp highlighting the increasing violence in the state this week. The incident drew attention to broader issues of gun violence and public safety.
Those on campus were advised to run, hide, fight as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC, resulting in one officer's injury and the suspect's death.
At 6:43pm local time, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that the shooter had been killed, advising to stay away from the crime scene with no ongoing threat to campus.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr stated, 'We’re horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community.'
Governor Brian Kemp remarked, 'Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians,' in response to the recent outbreak of violence in the state.
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