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One year later: Emory community remembers DeKalb Officer David Rose killed in CDC attack
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He had been with the police force for less than a year, having started at the academy in September 2024.
A DeKalb County police officer's life was lost in a violent incident. He had been with the police force for less than a year, having started at the academy in September 2024. The officer also had a background of service in the US Marine Corps.
The incident occurred near Emory's Atlanta campus. The officer was taken to a hospital after being shot, where medical staff attempted to save him. Further details about the incident and the officer's memory are available from local news sources, including a report from WSB-TV.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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