Key Point Summary – Photo Of Accused CDC Shooter Released

• GBI identified the accused CDC shooter as Patrick Joseph White, 30, with no prior criminal history.
• White fired 500 rounds, striking six CDC buildings; no employees were hurt.
• Written statements showed distrust in COVID-19 vaccines but no direct threats.
• Officer David Rose died in the line of duty; White took his own life.
• White stole firearms from a safe in his family’s home.
• SWAT cleared the CDC campus; evacuated daycare children reached safety.
• Authorities continue to collect evidence and urge public tips via hotline and app.

Chilling New Details In CDC Shooting

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation revealed the man behind Friday’s gunfire at the CDC in Atlanta. Officials released a photo of 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, a Kennesaw resident with no criminal record but spiraling mental health.

Police had contacted White weeks earlier after he shared suicidal thoughts. On Friday, he unleashed more than 500 shots. Two hundred rounds slammed into six CDC buildings. Employees escaped injury, but the headquarters now bears scars from shattered glass and bullet holes.

Shooter’s Troubled Mindset Exposed

Investigators discovered handwritten notes showing White’s deep distrust of COVID-19 vaccines. They called the writings personal grievances, not direct threats. The words still reveal a man consumed by anger and despair.

White broke into his family’s safe and stole rifles, a shotgun, and possibly a handgun belonging to his father. He fired mostly from a long gun before turning the weapon on himself.

Officer’s Sacrifice Honored

DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose rushed to the scene and paid with his life. GBI Director Chris Hosey praised his “honor, courage, and unwavering dedication” and promised that his sacrifice will remain in the public’s memory.

SWAT Storms The CDC Campus

FBI SWAT teams swept the CDC campus room by room to confirm no victims remained inside. Officers evacuated a nearby daycare and reunited every child with their family. Relief washed over parents as the last child left the danger zone.

Investigators seized five firearms, electronic devices, and hours of video evidence. They urged anyone with footage or tips to call 1-800-597-TIPS or use the “See Something, Send Something” app.

Father’s Desperate 911 Call

FOX 5 Atlanta aired the 911 call from White’s father. In the recording, the father tells a Cobb County dispatcher that he feared his son’s involvement. He said he had called DeKalb County’s 911 three times with no response. Finally, he reached out to Cobb County, hoping to speak with a detective who had previously helped the family.

CDC Staff Demand Change

The shooting rattled CDC employees. Many now demand stronger security measures. The union representing staff members says workers fear they could be recognized and targeted in the future.

Federal Leaders Step In

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the CDC’s Roybal campus on Monday. He offered support to employees and met with Officer Rose’s widow. His visit highlighted the attack’s national impact and the need for action.

Investigation Pushes Forward

Authorities say threats against the CDC have not increased since the shooting. They continue to share intelligence with security teams. The focus now: retracing White’s final days, uncovering his motive, and determining whether missed warning signs could have stopped him.