ATLANTA (AP) - A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal.

The 30-year-old shooter tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters but was stopped by guards.

He then drove to a pharmacy across the street and opened fire.

The official spoke anonymously Saturday because they are not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.

The official says the shooter was armed with at least five guns. DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose was mortally wounded while responding.

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