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Authorities confirmed a lone shooter is dead after opening fire near Emory University in Atlanta on Friday afternoon.

Atlanta Police Department officials confirmed one police officer was injured "in the course of the response." The officer's current condition is unknown.

"Emory Emergency: Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS," the university's office of critical event preparedness and response posted to X. "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area."

A shelter in place order was lifted by the university at about 6:30 p.m.

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Emory University is a private university in Atlanta. It houses nine academic divisions, including Emory College of Arts and Science

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