McBath offers condolences in CDC shooting

The Brief

  • Rep. Lucy McBath expressed condolences for the DeKalb County police officer killed in the attack and emphasized her ongoing commitment to addressing gun violence.
  • The attack on the CDC headquarters involved extensive damage, with over 180 shots fired and about 150 windows broken, but no CDC personnel were injured.
  • CDC employees are taking measures to be less visible due to safety concerns, reflecting a shift in their interactions with the public following the attack.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath offered condolences to the family of a DeKalb County police officer killed Friday as new details emerged about the attack on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta.

What we know:

McBath, a Democrat known for advocating gun control following the 2012 shooting death of her son, spoke during a Cobb Chamber of Commerce event at the Coca-Cola Roxy that also featured Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk. She did not take questions from reporters. Loudermilk did not address the shooting.

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