David Rose Killed in CDC Shooting – Atlanta, Georgia – August, 8, 2025

On August, 8, 2025, Officer David Rose of the DeKalb County Police Department was shot and killed while responding to an active shooter incident at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. According to official reports, Rose was the first officer to arrive at the scene when a gunman opened fire. He was killed in the line of duty, only months after beginning his service with the department in September 2024.

Officer Rose was a decorated U.S. Marine prior to joining the police force, having received multiple commendations, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He is survived by his daughter, a second child, and another expected. Authorities and family members have publicly recognized his actions as heroic. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.