Suspect Dead, Officer Killed in Shooting Reported at Emory University

By Sam Dorman

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.

“There is no ongoing threat to the Emory campus or the surrounding neighborhood,” the Atlanta Police Department said at 6:43 p.m. ET on social media. “The incident involved a single shooter, who is now deceased.”

According to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, the officer was found “critically injured” and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick later confirmed at a press conference Friday evening that the officer had died.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said at the press conference that the shooting occurred “on the campus of Emory University, just off site of the CDC and next to the CVS pharmacy.”

While the shooter’s identity and motive have not been confirmed, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said that he was a “white male.”

“He is a known person that may have some interest in certain things that I can’t reiterate right now with any confidence until the investigation is fully conducted,” Dickens said. He added that “in a short order,” more information would be available.

According to Schierbaum, officers heard gunfire at a nearby CVS store and later found the shooter, struck by gunfire, on the second floor of that building.

The Centers for Disease Control campus, which is in the same area as the university, received multiple rounds of gunfire into its buildings, but Schierbaum said he was unaware of any individuals being injured.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr posted about the shooting on social media.

“We’re horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community,” he said.

“We stand ready to assist our law enforcement partners with whatever they may need.”

This was the latest in a string of active shooter incidents in recent weeks, including one at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Aug. 6.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp praised first responders, noting both incidents.

“Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians,” he said on social media.

“Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.