{"id":2473577,"date":"2025-08-11T23:21:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T03:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gunman-who-attacked-cdc-headquarters-fired-over-180-shots-breaking-150-windows-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T23:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T03:32:00","slug":"gunman-who-attacked-cdc-headquarters-fired-over-180-shots-breaking-150-windows-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gunman-who-attacked-cdc-headquarters-fired-over-180-shots-breaking-150-windows-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunman who attacked CDC headquarters fired over 180 shots, breaking 150 windows &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgunman-who-attacked-cdc-headquarters-fired-over-180-shots-breaking-150-windows-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2473577&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A gunman named Patrick Joseph White, 30, attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, firing over 180 rounds and breaking approximately 150 windows. The shooting caused important property damage, including piercing &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-bills-expanding-florida-sanctions-against-iran-and-increasing-security-at-jewish-schools\/\" title=\"DeSantis signs bills expanding Florida sanctions against Iran and increasing security at Jewish schools\">blast-resistant<\/a>&#8221; windows and scattering sharp glass throughout the building. White killed a police officer during the attack before dying himself, though authorities have not clarified whether he was killed by police or died by suicide. White reportedly carried out the attack because he believed a COVID-19 vaccine had made him suicidal.<\/p>\n<p>The largest impact was on Building 21, which houses CDC Director Susan Monarez&#8217;s office. in response to the incident, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr., along with other officials, toured the damaged CDC headquarters and visited the family of the fallen officer. Kennedy emphasized support for CDC staff and condemned violence against <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >public health workers<\/a>. The shooting was initially thought to be directed at nearby Emory University, located within a mile of the CDC campus.Cleanup and repairs at the CDC are expected to take weeks to months.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ld-4686-3758\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:14832835450050406,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-4686-3758\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gunman who attacked CDC headquarters fired over 180 shots, breaking 150 windows<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2201358\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The gunman who attacked the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Centers for Disease Control\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> headquarters in Atlanta fired over 180 rounds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/freedom-convoy-organizer-tamara-lich-released-from-jail-after-18-days\/\" title=\"Freedom Convoy Organizer Tamara Lich Released From Jail After 18 Days\">causing extensive property damage<\/a> and breaking 150 windows.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Joseph White, 30, opened fire at the building complex on Friday, ultimately killing a police officer. CDC personnel told the <em>Associated Press<\/em> that the damage could take weeks to months to clean up. Information circulated within the organization revealed that bullets had pierced &ldquo;blast-resistant&rdquo; windows and thrown sharp glass into numerous rooms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3496831\/wes-moore-slams-trumps-dc-national-guard-deployment-as-deeply-dangerous-touts-maryland-crime-drop\/\">Wes Moore slams Trump&rsquo;s DC National Guard deployment as &lsquo;deeply dangerous,&rsquo; touts Maryland crime drop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3496898\/ex-capitol-police-chief-slams-pelosi-says-she-rejected-national-guard-help-jan-6\/\">Ex-Capitol police chief slams Pelosi, says she rejected National Guard help Jan. 6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3496746\/bowser-trump-view-dc-crime-covid-era\/\">Bowser suggests Trump&#8217;s view of DC crime stems from &#8216;COVID era&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The notable bullet marks on the windows of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are visible from Clifton Rd. on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (Miguel Martinez\/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The largest number of bullets hit Building 21, where CDC Director Susan Monarez&rsquo;s office is located.<\/p>\n<p>Though he died after firing a hail of bullets at the buildings, police still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-democrats-stole-votes-for-joe-biden-from-every-developmentally-disabled-person-in-milwaukee-homes-she-spoke-with\/\" title=\"Whistleblower: Democrats Stole Votes for Joe Biden from Every Developmentally Disabled Person in Milwaukee Homes She Spoke With\">haven&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t said whether White killed himself or was killed by police. He reportedly attacked the CDC because he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3495863\/gunman-cdc-shooting-blame-covid-vaccine-suicidal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"thought a COVID-19 vaccine had made him suicidal\">thought a COVID-19 vaccine had made him suicidal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured the CDC headquarters Monday to survey the damage, accompanied by Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Jim O&rsquo;Neill and Monarez.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy then visited the DeKalb County Police Department, where he met the widow of the officer who was killed in the attack.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We know how shaken our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shooter-who-attacked-cdc-headquarters-was-a-30-year-old-man-from-suburban-atlanta-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Shooter who ... ... was a 30-year-old man from suburban ... - Washington Examiner\">public health colleagues feel today<\/a>. No one should face violence while working to protect the health of others,&rdquo; Kennedy said in a statement, posted on X.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3495863\/gunman-cdc-shooting-blame-covid-vaccine-suicidal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GUNMAN IN CDC SHOOTING BLAMED COVID-19 VACCINE FOR MAKING HIM SUICIDAL\">GUNMAN IN CDC SHOOTING BLAMED COVID-19 VACCINE FOR MAKING HIM SUICIDAL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are actively supporting CDC staff on the ground and across the agency. Public health workers show up every day with purpose &mdash; even in moments of grief and uncertainty,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3495396\/active-shooter-reported-emory-university-georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"originally believed\">initially believed<\/a> to be targeting Emory University&rsquo;s Atlanta campus, which is located within a mile of the CDC headquarters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2201358\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2201358\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gunman fired 180+ shots, broke 150 windows at CDC HQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2473578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-HQ-damage.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[61103,10272,4300,32076],"class_list":["post-2473577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-cdc-attack","tag-gunman","tag-shooting","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-HQ-damage.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2473577"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2473583,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473577\/revisions\/2473583"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2473578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2473577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2473577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2473577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}