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Gunman Who Fired Over 180 Shots at CDC Headquarters Left Behind Documents Expressing Discontent with COVID-19 Vaccines

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The man who opened fire on the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shooting over 180 times and breaking more than 150 windows across the campus, had a clear message against COVID-19 vaccines, authorities revealed. Patrick Joseph White, 30, had expressed his discontent with the vaccine in written documents found at his home, with White himself stating he wanted to "make the public aware of his discontent with the vaccine." White also had a history of verbalizing suicidal thoughts, which led to law enforcement being contacted several weeks prior to the shooting. Despite having no known criminal history, White's actions resulted in the death of a police officer and led to a thorough investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The gunman, Patrick Joseph White, 30, fired over 180 shots at the CDC headquarters, breaking more than 150 windows across the campus.
  • Documents found at White's home expressed his discontent with COVID-19 vaccines, which he claimed was his motive for the attack.
  • White had previously verbalized suicidal thoughts, which led to law enforcement being contacted several weeks prior to the shooting.
  • The gunman had no known prior criminal history, but his actions resulted in the death of a police officer and caused significant damage to the CDC campus.
  • Authorities recovered a total of five firearms, including a gun that belonged to White's father, which he used in the attack.
  • The GBI is conducting a threat assessment to the CDC facility and notifying officials of any threats.
  • U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the CDC campus, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill and CDC Director Susan Monarez, and met privately with the slain officer's wife.

Statistics:

  • Over 180 shots were fired by the gunman during the attack.
  • More than 150 windows were broken across the CDC campus.
  • 500 shell casings have been recovered from the crime scene.
  • The gunman had five firearms, including a gun that belonged to his father.
  • The incident resulted in the death of a police officer and caused significant damage to the CDC campus.

Sources:

  • AP news wire
  • Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey
  • CDC Campus statement
  • U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. statement

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