CDC employees speak out after shooting, RFK Jr. visits agency
CDC employees speak out after shooting, RFK Jr. visits agency

A gunman apparently targeted the headquarters of the CDC last Friday, firing at least 180 shots and hitting at least 150 windows and doors. One police officer was shot and killed. Dr. Céline Gounder spoke to four CDC employees about the incident.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the CDC shooting and RFK Jr.'s visit. There is a slight bias due to the focus on the negative reactions to RFK Jr.'s visit from CDC employees. The core claims about the shooting are well-supported by multiple sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A gunman targeted the headquarters of the CDC last Friday, firing at least 180 shots and hitting at least 150 windows and doors.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that a man fired 180 shots, breaking 150 windows at the CDC headquarters.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: One police officer was shot and killed.
- Verification Source #3: Implies an officer was killed in relation to the CDC shooting.
- Verification Source #4: Reports on the shooting incident.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Dr. Céline Gounder spoke to four CDC employees about the incident.
- Assessment: Unverified
- Claim: RFK Jr. visited the agency.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions the CDC staffers' frustration with RFK Jr.'s views.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions CDC employees asking about RFK Jr.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions RFK Jr. in relation to the CDC headquarters shooting.
- Verification Source #4: Reports on RFK Jr.'s visit to the campus.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: "In CDC attack, man fired 180 shots, breaking 150 windows"
- Source 3: "CDC headquarters shooting leaves officer dead and RFK Jr ..."