Atlanta shooting suspect said he blamed covid vaccine for health problems
NBC News·2025-08-12 02:00

Security Incident - A shooting occurred at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, resulting in the death of a police officer and gunfire at the building [1] - The head of the CDC workers union expressed concerns about the safety of returning to work, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures [3] - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr visited CDC headquarters and condemned the attack [4][5] Suspect and Motive - The alleged gunman, Patrick White, reportedly made suicidal statements and blamed health issues on the CO 19 vaccine [2] - White died at the scene from gunshot wounds [2] - Some past and current CDC employees believe Secretary Kennedy's antivaccine rhetoric contributed to the attack [5] Response and Condemnation - Secretary Kennedy unequivocally condemned the horrific attack and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of CDC employees [5] - Secretary Kennedy visited the widow of the fallen police officer [6]