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Emory University triggered a lockdown Jan. 16, 2026, over a suspicious person on a roof near the CDC, prompting a major police response and evacuation, but no weapons were found.
On January 16, 2026, Emory University issued a police emergency alert for the Emory Point area near the CDC in Atlanta, prompting a significant law enforcement response.
The alert, triggered by a report of a suspicious individual on a building roof, led to a temporary lockdown, evacuation warnings, and a visible police presence, including helicopters.
No active shooter or gunfire was confirmed, and an all-clear was issued by 2:39 p.m.
The incident, which occurred at a site previously affected by a deadly 2025 shooting, remains under investigation.
Emory University has since reinforced campus security with measures including mandatory EmoryCards for building access and increased patrols.
La Universidad de Emory desencadenó un bloqueo el 16 de enero de 2026, debido a una persona sospechosa en un techo cerca del CDC, lo que provocó una gran respuesta policial y evacuación, pero no se encontraron armas.