Former CDC Director Susan Monarez

A large group of CDC employees and I attended today's memorial for Officer David Rose, whose Tour of Duty ended on August 8 when he responded to shots fired. He leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and service to the community that will never be forgotten.

It has been one week since the tragic attack on the CDC and the passing of Officer David Rose. We will never forget his bravery and sacrifice – CDC will be forever grateful he was there to protect us. Over the past week, we have made progress in healing, strengthening security, and supporting our staff as we move forward. Thank you to all first responders whose dedication continues to keep our communities safe.

Walking our Atlanta campus after Friday’s shooting was heartbreaking—shattered glass, broken doors, a guard booth scarred by bullets. What stands out the most is the bravery of our staff and security officers, who looked out for one another and kept our mission moving forward in the face of fear. And we will never forget Officer David Rose, whose bravery and sacrifice saved lives that night. My heart is with his family and all who loved him as we honor his service.

Anyone in the Atlanta community and beyond traumatized by yesterday’s deadly attack on the CDC can dial or text 988 to reach a caring counselor. You are not alone. Help is available 24 hours a day. Call/text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org

We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at CDC’s Atlanta campus that took the life of officer David Rose. We stand with his wife and three children and the entire CDC family. We know how shaken our public health colleagues feel today. No one should face violence while working to protect the health of others. We are actively supporting CDC staff on the ground and across the agency. Public health workers show up every day with purpose — even in moments of grief and uncertainty. We honor their service. We stand with them. And we remain united in our mission to protect and improve the health of every American.

We at @CDCgov are heartbroken by today’s attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting. A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings.    DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University responded immediately and decisively, helping to prevent further harm to our staff and community.    Our top priority is the safety and well-being of everyone at CDC. We are actively coordinating with federal, state, and local partners to fully investigate the shooter and this tragic crime.    We are deeply grateful to Governor Kemp, Georgia residents, and the American people for standing with us during this difficult time.

.@CDCMonarez is a public health expert with unimpeachable scientific credentials. I have full confidence in her ability to restore the @CDCgov's role as the most trusted authority in public health and to strengthen our nation's readiness to confront infectious diseases and biosecurity threats.

Welcome to our new Director, @CDCMonarez! We look forward to your leadership in preventing disease, addressing global health threats, and advancing @POTUS 's and @SecKennedy 's mission to Make America Healthy Again. Read the full Press Release at bit.ly/44Zht3v

📸Today, @CDCMonarez was sworn in as Director of @CDCgov. "Director Monarez is a public health expert with unimpeachable scientific credentials. I have full confidence in her ability to restore the CDC’s role as the most trusted authority in public health" - @SecKennedy.