Active Shooter Reported Near Emory University, CDC HQ On Lockdown | Watch

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 03:55 IST

Emory Point, located adjacent to both Emory University and the CDC’s main campus, is under heightened security.

CDC HQ is reported to have come under gunfire during the incident

Atlanta-based Emory University issued an emergency alert on Friday following reports of an active shooter on campus, reported AP. Students and staff have been urged to “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT" and avoid the area. The campus remains under lockdown as authorities respond to the unfolding situation.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that the area is still an active scene. The suspected shooter was reportedly spotted at 1760 Clifton Road in Atlanta, a location near several key university and federal buildings.

Nearby, staff at a deli close to campus have locked their doors and taken shelter inside. Brandy Giraldo, Chief Operating Officer of General Muir, said employees heard what sounded like gunfire. “It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other," she said.

There are also unconfirmed reports that the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located close to Emory University, may have come under gunfire during the incident. At least one officer has been reported injured so far.

In response to the emergency, the Georgia Department of Transportation has shut down Clifton Road NE between Briarcliff Road NE and Haygood Drive, urging the public to avoid the area entirely.

The FBI Atlanta division released a statement regarding the situation, saying, “FBI Atlanta is aware of the incident on Clifton Road in DeKalb County and is enroute and cooperating with local partners for any assistance that might be needed."

As of now, the identity, motive, and intended target of the shooter remain unknown. Authorities have not confirmed whether there are any casualties or injuries.

Emory Point, located adjacent to both Emory University and the CDC’s main campus, is under heightened security, and residents have been asked to remain indoors until further notice.

Emergency responders, including local police, federal agents, and campus security, continue to secure the area. More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

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