Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

A police officer has died following a shooting incident near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The incident occurred on Wednesday, though the exact circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation. According to the authorities, the officer was responding to a call in the area when the shooting took place. The officer was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The suspected shooter was also injured during the incident and has been taken into custody. The CDC's headquarters were placed on lockdown following the shooting, and the area was secured by the police. Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and gather more details about the incident. This tragic event has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities have assured the public that they are working diligently to understand the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.