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Atlanta gunman fired hundreds of rounds at CDC headquarters
NBC Newsยท2025-08-12 18:00

Incident Summary - A shooting occurred outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, involving Patrick Joseph White [1] - The suspect, Patrick Joseph White, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [1][5] - A police officer responded to the scene [1] Investigation Details - Five weapons were recovered from the scene [3] - Approximately 500 shell casings were found, with 200 bullets impacting six CDC buildings [3] - The weapons belonged to the suspect's father and were obtained by breaking into a safe [3][4] Suspect Background - The suspect, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, had expressed suicidal ideations prior to the shooting [3][5] - Family members had contacted law enforcement due to concerns about his mental state [5] - Written documentation revealed the suspect's negative views regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, believing it made him extremely sick [6]