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Mother of David Rose, fallen Dekalb police officer

Who was David Rose? Police officer and father killed near Emory University
Officer David Rose, 33, was shot while responding to the gunfire, the DeKalb County Police Department said in a news release. He was transported to nearby Emory University Hospital where he died of his injuries. Newsweek has contacted the police department for further comment via email.
'He would do it again': Mother of fallen Officer David Rose speaks on son's willingness to help others
ATLANTA — The mother of a young officer killed in the line of duty on Friday remembers her son wanting to do something more rewarding with his life and help people. 33-year-old David Rose recently graduated from the police academy before joining the DeKalb County Police Department in September 2024.
Mother remembers fallen DeKalb County officer David Rose
A DeKalb County community is mourning the loss of Officer David Rose. His mother, Deveane Atkinson, described Rose as someone who had always been ready to help others.
Officer David Rose: How to support family of DeKalb officer killed responding to CDC attack
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Tributes are growing for DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. The 33-year-old officer died on Friday while responding to an active shooter near the campuses of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University.
Emory University shooting: Who is Officer David Rose?
DeKalb County police officer David Rose was shot and killed during an active-shooter incident at a CVS near Emory University.
GoFundMe goal surpassed for DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose killed in CDC shooting
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose is remembered in a GoFundMe post as a "loving father, a devoted husband, a cherished brother, and a loyal friend."
CDC shooting: Supporting Officer Rose’s family, CDC employee demands
An official GoFundMe has been established for the DeKalb County police officer killed Friday while responding to shots being fired at the CDC. Also, CDC employees are calling for stronger security.
CDC Atlanta shooting: Memorials continue to grow for Officer Rose
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, a national nonprofit formed after the 2022 elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, announced it will award Rose a posthumous commendation for heroism, according to a press release. The date for the award presentation has not been set.
DeKalb County in Mourning, Officer David Rose Killed in Line of Duty Near Clifton Road
DeKalb County grieves the on-duty death of Officer David Rose, previously a Marine and recent police academy graduate.
Mother of David Rose, fallen Dekalb police officer, on his sacrifice
The mother of a DeKalb County police officer gunned down in the shooting at the CDC said she is trying to cope with losing her son. David Rose died Friday after being shot while responding to an active shooter who had opened fire from a CVS store onto the CDC headquarters.
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Luke's Wings steps in to bring Officer David Rose's family to Atlanta

Luke’s Wings provided 15 free flights to bring loved ones of fallen DeKalb County Officer David Rose to Atlanta.

‘We don’t break’: Fallen DeKalb officer’s graduation speech echoes after deadly CDC Atlanta shooting

The DeKalb County police officer spoke about duty, sacrifice and running toward danger just five months ago at his police ...