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Active shooter reported at Emory University in US state of Georgia

Active shooter reported at Emory University in US state of Georgia

Summary

Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The shooter was killed by police, but one officer was injured. Authorities say there is no longer a threat to the campus or nearby areas.

Key Facts

  • An active shooter was reported at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Students were instructed to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT" and avoid the area near the CDC.
  • The shooter was killed by police, and one officer was injured.
  • The police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the university or surrounding area.
  • Georgia Attorney General and Governor expressed concern and called for community safety.
  • Earlier in the week, another shooting occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, injuring five soldiers.
  • The incident at Emory University was the second high-profile shooting in Georgia that week.

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