A public memorial service to honor DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, killed during an attack on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be held Friday.

The service will take place at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Road.

“Officer Rose dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in a Monday statement announcing the service. “We welcome residents to join us on Aug. 22 to honor his service, reflect on his legacy, and stand with his family and our law enforcement community.”

The service will also be livestreamed . A county spokesperson said there are no plans for a funeral procession.

Rose, 33, was killed in the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC. He is survived by his pregnant wif

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