Investigation Continues into Deadly CDC Shooting as Officer David Rose is Remembered and Protests Erupt Over Health Secretary's Visit

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On July 21, 2023, Patrick White, 30, fatally shot DeKalb County police Officer David Rose near the CDC before dying himself, prompting an investigation into his mental health struggles. White had previously expressed suicidal thoughts to his family and police, and a series of calls to authorities raised concerns about his wellbeing prior to the shooting. Officer Rose, a military veteran and recent police academy graduate, is remembered as a hero for his actions during the incident, which resulted in tributes and a fundraising campaign for his family.