Atlanta Shooting: Family of CDC Worker Speaks Out, Hospitals Emphasize Safety.

The family of Amy St. Pierre, a 39-year-old CDC worker who was killed in a mass shooting in an Atlanta medical center waiting room, has spoken out about their loss. St. Pierre was a loving wife and mother of two, and a selfless and compassionate public servant who worked to improve maternal health. Four other women were injured in the shooting and remain hospitalized. The suspected shooter is in custody. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the US, which has become a public health crisis.