There is an active shooter at the Emory University campus in Atlanta, the university confirmed on Friday.
Emory University’s Critical Event Preparedness and Response said in a post on X that the shooter is near the Emory Point CVS drug store. A ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ alert has been issued, and people have been asked to avoid the area.
🚨 #BREAKING: Active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta.
Shooter reportedly barricaded inside CVS near Emory Point.
‘Run, Hide, Fight’ alert issued — public told to avoid the area.#EmoryUniversity #Atlanta #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/frs4xc30Wc
— LoudFact (@loudfactcom) August 8, 2025
🚨BREAKING ‘Active shooting’ reported at Emory University
Georgia Department of Transportation, Clifton Road NE between Briarcliff Road NE and Haygood Drive is closed due to this incident. pic.twitter.com/553DfCOkmM
— michelle selaty (@michelle_selaty) August 8, 2025
“Reports of an active shooter on CDC campus, bullets hitting one building,” one local said on X.
6th floor of building 21 pic.twitter.com/OEmQrl1aCO
— Patrick Adams @jpatadams.bsky.social (@jpatadams) August 8, 2025
Shelter-in-Place Order Issued
A SHELTER-IN-PLACE order has been issued across campus. Reports indicate rapid gunfire in the area, and the shooter is reportedly barricaded inside a CVS on campus.
Casualties remain unknown at this time.
@lookner Emory University in Atlanta reports an active shooter on campus, with significant gunfire heard. Apparently officer shot, patrol car peppered with bullet holes in windshield pic.twitter.com/DHl1uwN2PB
— Greg (@GMarwing) August 8, 2025
Road Closures and Traffic Delays
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Clifton Road NE between Briarcliff Road NE and Haygood Drive is closed due to the incident.
Emory Emergency: Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area.
— EMORY_CEPAR (@EMORY_CEPAR) August 8, 2025
Traffic delays are being reported along Houston Mill Road, Briarcliff Road, and North Decatur Road.
About Emory Point
Opened in 2012, Emory Point is a pedestrian-friendly development located in the Druid Hills neighborhood, directly across from the CDC and within walking distance of Emory University Hospital.
It combines residential apartments—marketed to professionals, students, and medical staff—with retail shops, restaurants, and fitness studios. The community connects to Emory’s shuttle system and was designed as a “live-work-play” hub for those affiliated with nearby institutions.
