David Rose, 33, died on Aug. 8 while responding to a call involving a reported gunman near Clifton Road and CDC Parkway on Emory University’s Atlanta campus.

A public memorial service to honor DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, killed during an attack on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be held Friday.

“Officer Rose dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.

Public memorial service for fallen DeKalb County Officer David Rose will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at First ...