The man suspected of opening fire outside the Atlanta headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday had been critical of the Covid-19 vaccine, authorities said.A search of Patrick Joseph White’s home revealed written documents in which he indicated his discontent with the vaccine,

Though law enforcement has not officially announced a motive behind the attack, for many in public health, the shooting seemed to vindicate their long-running fears that the backlash to their work during the coronavirus pandemic could turn deadly.