CDC Shooting Linked to Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric: Concerns Raised Over Extremist Radicalization
A Georgia man, blaming the Covid-19 vaccine for his depression, fired over 180 shots at the CDC headquarters, causing extensive damage to at least four buildings and injuring no CDC personnel. The shooter killed a police officer before being stopped by security and later died. Following the attack, CDC employees were advised to work from home while the agency assesses and addresses the damage, which may take weeks to repair. Officials are concerned about the long-term impact of the attack and the rhetoric surrounding vaccine safety, highlighting the need for responsible communication from health leaders.
John Q. Hosedrinker