CDC shooter died by suicide and fired nearly 200 rounds at headquarters, authorities say
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Investigators: CDC Shooter Allegedly Motivated by COVID Vaccine Opposition
Above: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. on Aug. 9, 2025. Image copyright: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
The attack on the Atlanta CDC campus last Friday was a direct consequence of the climate of hostility created against public health workers by dangerous vaccine disinformation. The leadership of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must immediately condemn these falsehoods to prevent further violence against CDC scientists and employees.
Right narrative
This was a tragic crime that must be condemned, but it should not be used to conflate vaccine skepticism with violence or justify silencing dissent. Americans have a right to question public health policies, and protecting CDC employees can be achieved without stifling legitimate debate. Open dialogue, not censorship, is the best way to restore trust and prevent future unrest.
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