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Officer David Rose honored 1 year after CDC shooting that took his life
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Richard Elliot , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The officer's sacrifice is still remembered in the community.
A memorial plaque has been dedicated to honor a DeKalb County police officer. Family and law enforcement gathered to pay their respects. The officer's sacrifice is still remembered in the community.
Repairs are ongoing at the site of the incident. A federal agency spokesperson confirmed that some work remains to be done. A private driveway has been renamed in the officer's memory.
Further details about the memorial and the incident are available from local news sources. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion, attended by those who knew the officer and worked with him.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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