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Active shooter reported at Emory University near entrance to CDC in Atlanta, authorities say

Active shooter reported at Emory University near entrance to CDC in Atlanta, authorities say

Summary

Police responded to reports of a shooter at Emory University in Atlanta, near the CDC. Authorities did not immediately confirm any injuries, and the university advised people on campus to stay indoors.

Key Facts

  • An active shooter was reported on Emory University's campus in Atlanta.
  • The location is near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Police did not immediately say if there were any injuries.
  • Emory University told people on campus to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT" as a precaution.
  • Police vehicles from around Atlanta arrived on the scene.
  • A nearby deli locked its doors and heard sounds resembling fireworks, which they identified as gunshots.
  • Georgia's Attorney General expressed concern and hoped for the safety of everyone at Emory.

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