Suspected gunman in shooting at Emory University campus arrested

Emory University lockdown after shots fired

A gunman is still on the run after opening fire on a coworker at a restaurant at Emory Point. An emergency alert went out Thursday morning warning the campus about the violent encounter. Here's what we know.

ATLANTA - Officials say they have arrested the man accused of a shooting on Thursday morning on Emory University's Atlanta campus that prompted an emergency alert.

The university issued an alert at approximately 8:20 a.m. regarding a "police emergency" at Emory Point, a mixed-use development featuring housing, shops, and restaurants. Witnesses reported a large police presence at the scene on Avenue Place, where the shooting took place.

According to the Emory Police Department, the incident began when two co-workers became involved in a dispute. One of the employees, a 59-year-old man, left the kitchen, retrieved a gun from his vehicle, and returned to fire at his colleague. The shot missed, but the gunman reportedly pointed the weapon at another employee before fleeing the scene in a silver 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, license plate CXZ7407.

Shooting investigation at Emory University

Police are responding to the scene of a shooting on the campus of Emory University.

On Friday, the Emory Police Department told FOX 5 that they had arrested 59-year-old Daniel Clark and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, possession of a weapon in a school safety zone, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Clark is also no longer permitted on any of Emory's properties.

Daniel Clark (Emory Police Department)

Students react to shooting at Emory University

Neil Pasawala, a student at Emory University, reported being awakened by the sounds of the incident. "I woke up to screaming as soon as it happened," Pasawala said. He added that there was a sense of panic in the area, with many people unsure of the nature of the emergency.

Another witness, Jennifer Lee, who was visiting the area, noted the tension that followed the shooting. "We did smell something like gunpowder, and there was a bit of chaos. Some people were crying, but there was also relief knowing no one was hurt."

Authorities issued an all-clear at around 8:44 a.m. after determining the shooter had left the area. Pasawala expressed relief at the swift response from police, saying, "The response time was quick, which made me feel a bit safer."

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Emory Police Department at 404-727-6111.

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