The gunman in the recent shooting at the CDC’s Atlanta headquarters fired nearly 500 rounds after breaking into his father’s gun safe to obtain five firearms, according to state investigators. Patrick Joseph White expressed discontent with the Covid-19 vaccine, and authorities confirmed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the rampage, which struck several buildings on the CDC campus but did not injure any employees.
The shooting, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. near a CVS across from CDC’s main entrance, resulted in over 200 shots hitting six structures. As details emerged during a CDC all-agency meeting, employees described frustrations with the lack of clear communication and support from leadership in the aftermath. Investigators indicated that White had previously verbalized suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about mental health warning signs prior to the incident.
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