The DeKalb County Police Department has identified Officer David Rose, 33, as the hero who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to a shooting near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday.
Rose, who had joined the police department last September, was fatally shot while working to neutralize a gunman near the CDC campus.
The shooting prompted a shelter-in-place order at nearby Emory University.
The suspect, who has yet to be identified, was also killed during the confrontation.
Rushed to Emory University Hospital, Rose later succumbed to his injuries.
His death has left a void in the community, and he is survived by his pregnant wife and two children.
Interim Police Chief Greg Padrick expressed his sorrow and praised Rose’s dedication to his community.
“He was committed to serving the community,” Padrick said.
“At this time, we’re asking for the community’s prayers for his family, his friends, his loved ones, and the entire DeKalb County Police Department family.”
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp joined in honoring Rose’s service, writing on social media:
“His service and memory will not be forgotten by a grateful state, and his loved ones and fellow