Government Accountability

Deadly Shooting at CDC Reveals Lapses in Security and Preparedness

By Economics Desk | August 9, 2025

A tragic shooting at the CDC campus in Georgia leaves a Marine veteran officer dead and exposes critical security failures at a top national institution.

On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a cornerstone of American public health and scientific research, was shaken by a deadly shooting that left Officer David Rose, a Marine veteran and recent police academy graduate, dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the shooter as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White from suburban Atlanta.While the nation grapples with public health challenges globally, this violent breach on U.S. soil raises urgent questions about the security protocols protecting our most vital institutions. How did an armed individual manage to fire multiple shots across several CDC buildings—striking windows in facilities housing thousands...

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