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Emory Issues All-Clear After Heavy Police Response Near CDC

Officials attributed the scare to a report of a suspicious person on a CVS rooftop near Emory Point.

Overview

  • Emory University's safety app issued an emergency alert early Friday afternoon urging people to avoid Clifton Road after reports near Emory Point.
  • DeKalb County officials said there was no active shooter, and authorities did not confirm that shots were fired.
  • Emory Police gave an all-clear at 2:39 p.m., saying there was no imminent threat, while keeping the investigation open.
  • The CDC Security Operations Center initially alerted Emory Police to an unidentified individual acting suspiciously on the CVS roof, drawing support from Atlanta Police.
  • Aerial footage showed officers patrolling rooftops and perimeters with no widespread street disruption, a response shaped by the deadly August 2025 shooting near the CDC.