Police in Atlanta rushed to Emory University on Friday after receiving reports of an active shooter near the entrance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The alarming situation triggered a swift and intense law enforcement response as students, staff, and faculty were urged to take immediate safety precautions.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether anyone was injured, and details about the suspect remain limited. The university’s emergency alert system issued a stark warning, instructing everyone on campus to shelter in place and follow the “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” protocol — a standard response in active shooter situations. Students and employees were told to stay away from the area entirely until officials declared it safe.
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Witnesses described a tense and frightening scene. Businesses close to the university quickly locked their doors as the situation unfolded. At The General Muir, a popular deli near campus, employees secured the entrance and took cover inside. Brandy Giraldo, the restaurant’s chief operating officer, said her staff heard a rapid succession of loud bangs just