The Georgia officer killed when a deranged gunman opened fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters was known for his deep commitment to serving his community, leaving behind a pregnant wife and two children, police said.

DeKalb County officer David Rose, 33, was shot by the unidentified masked attacker who unleashed a barrage of bullets on the health agency before storming into a CVS located on the Emory University campus in Atlanta around 4:50 p.m. Friday, the police department announced.

The heroic officer, who joined the department in September 2024, was rushed to Emory University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 7

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“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Officer David Rose who was tragically

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