Active Shooter and Police Officer Killed in Gunfight Outside CVS
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Introduction
On Friday afternoon, an active shooter and a police officer were killed in a gunfight outside of a CVS near the Emory University campus and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The incident took place at the Emory Point shopping center in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Key Details
The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Cedric G. Prather, was known to the police and had a criminal record. He reportedly entered the CVS with a gun and began shooting, prompting a response from the police. The officer who was killed has been identified as 24-year-old Edgar Flores, who had been with the DeKalb County Police Department for less than two years.
Impact
The shooting has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of both the officer and the suspect. The incident is a tragic reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day. The Emory University and CDC campuses were placed on lockdown during the incident, but the lockdown has since been lifted and classes and operations have resumed. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
