Authorities confirmed a gunman is dead after a shooting Friday afternoon near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) campus in Atlanta, as nearby Emory University told students to shelter in place and activated its emergency protocols.

Just before 5 p.m. an unidentified man opened fire in front of the CDC campus, shooting multiple rounds into CDC buildings, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.

Responding officers arrived to find a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy critically wounded at the scene, Schierbaum said. As they moved in, they heard additional gunfire coming from a nearby CVS pharmacy.

Officers entered the store and found the shooter on the second floor, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The gunman, whose identity has not yet been released, was later pronounced dead.

At least one person was injured in the incident, according to a hospital spokesperson. (LIBRA)

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A shelter in place order was lifted at about 6:30 p.m. However, 92 children remain sheltered in a daycare on the CDC campus, according to officials.

“I want to commend the men and women of law enforcement from all across this region,” Schierbaum said.
“When this community needed them, no one shirked from the danger.

“Every officer, from multiple districts, responded and immediately moved to end this threat.”

Law enforcement is responding to Emory University in Atlanta after an active shooter was reported Friday afternoon. (LIBRA)

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On Wednesday, at least five soldiers were wounded after an Army sergeant who was recently arrested allegedly opened fire at Fort Stewart, near Savannah, Georgia.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp posted to X thanking law enforcement for their swift action.

“Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians. Each time, brave first responders rushed toward the danger to subdue the shooter and save lives, reminding us of just how crucial they are,” Kemp wrote.

“Marty, the girls, and I are thankful for all those who answer the call to serve and who protect their fellow Georgians,” he added. “We ask that you join us in holding them in our prayers, along with those harmed this evening near the CDC Center.”

The campus of Centers for Disease Control is located near the reported shooting location in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr wrote in an X post that he was “horrified” by the violent attack.

“We’re horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community,” Carr wrote in a post. “We stand ready to assist our law enforcement partners with whatever they may need.”

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) will lead the investigation. FBI Atlanta said it will offer assistance.

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The Emory University Police Department, DeKalb Police Department, FBI Atlanta, Emory University and CDC did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.

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