A Year After the Tragedy: Remembering Bob Anderson and the CDC Shooting The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, was somber as staff members reflected on the anniversary of a tragic shooting that took the life of Bob Anderson.
The incident occurred exactly one year ago, leaving behind scars not just physically but also emotionally. On July 2022, a former colleague walked into the building and opened fire on Anderson, killing him instantly.
The shooting sent shockwaves through the scientific community, raising questions about workplace violence, safety protocols, and the psychological toll of working in high stress environments.