Summary
A man opened fire at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta to protest against COVID-19 vaccines. He fired more than 180 shots and killed a police officer before dying by suicide. Authorities found that he was unhappy with the vaccines and had been dealing with depression.
Key Facts
- The attacker was identified as Patrick Joseph White, 30 years old.
- He attacked the CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8.
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation found documents at White's home showing his opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
- White had fired over 180 shots during the attack and died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
- A police officer was killed during the attack.
- There has been criticism of former President Trump for promoting vaccine skepticism.
- White had shown signs of depression that he linked to the vaccine.
- The attack caused significant damage, breaking around 150 windows at the CDC campus.
