An active shooter incident near Emory University’s Atlanta campus Friday afternoon sent students and faculty into lockdown. Police swarmed the area near Emory Point and the CDC after bursts of rapid gunfire were heard.

UPDATE #1: Photos are circulating that reportedly show windows at the CDC building with bullet holes. It is also reported that an officer was shot and is currently at the hospital.

BREAKING: CDC headquarters hit by gunfire as police respond to active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/Z4hogEcZvO

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This is a developing story.

ATLANTA, GA (2-minute read) — Panic gripped Emory University’s Atlanta campus Friday afternoon after reports of an active shooter near Emory Point, just steps from the main campus and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The university quickly issued an emergency alert on social media, warning students to “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.” and urging everyone to shelter in place.

🚨 BREAKING: Possible active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta

A SHELTER-IN-PLACE order has been issued. Rapid gunfire is being heard.

Shooter is reportedly barricaded inside a CVS on campus.

Casualties unknown.

Pray for the students 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/0h66XLQytm

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 8, 2025

According to the alert, the shooting occurred in the area of the Emory Point CVS on Clifton Road. Multiple witnesses reported hearing a series of sharp gunshots—first about eight in quick bursts, then a short pause, followed by over a dozen more in rapid succession. Social media videos captured the terrifying moments, with sirens blaring and officers rushing toward the scene.

Emory Emergency: Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area. Shelter in place.

— Emory University (@EmoryUniversity) August 8, 2025

Local news outlet FOX 5 Atlanta reported that law enforcement created a heavy perimeter around Emory Point and the CDC’s main campus.

Police remain on scene as of press time, and the investigation is ongoing.

Safety Tip: Always know at least two exit routes from any building you frequent, and if you carry a concealed firearm, ensure you’re aware of the specific laws and restrictions for that location.