Georgia Officer Killed, Another Injured in Shooting During Hotel Call

Gwinnett County police say the officers were responding to a 'fraudulently rented' hotel room when the suspect opened fire.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:31pm

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A Georgia police officer was killed and another seriously injured Sunday morning after being shot while responding to a call at a hotel in Stone Mountain. Gwinnett County Police identified the officer killed as 25-year-old Officer Pradeep Tamang, who joined the department in 2025. The other officer, Cpl. David Reed, was seriously injured. Police say the suspect, 35-year-old Kevin Andrews, had a lengthy criminal history and fired at the officers after they were invited into the hotel room.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face while on duty, responding to calls and confronting potentially dangerous suspects. It also raises questions about hotel security, background checks for guests, and the ongoing challenges of addressing repeat offenders and gun violence in the community.

The details

According to Gwinnett County police, Tamang and Reed responded to a hotel located on Park Place Blvd in Stone Mountain around 7:30 a.m. When they arrived, the officers confronted the suspect, Kevin Andrews, inside a room police believe was 'rented fraudulently.' At some point during the conversation, 'the suspect produced a handgun and in an unprovoked attack, fired at our Gwinnett County police officers.' Both officers were struck by gunfire, and Andrews also sustained non-life-threatening injuries after the officers fired back.

  • The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • Officer Tamang joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in the spring of 2025.

The players

Officer Pradeep Tamang

A 25-year-old police officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department who was killed in the shooting.

Cpl. David Reed

A Gwinnett County police officer who was seriously injured in the shooting.

Kevin Andrews

A 35-year-old suspect with a lengthy criminal history who is accused of opening fire on the officers.

J.D. McClure

The Gwinnett County Police Chief.

Nicole Love Hendrickson

The Gwinnett County Chairwoman.

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What they’re saying

“To the Gwinnett community, we, as a police department will not be deterred. We will continue to provide for the safety of this community. We ask the community to continue to support us.”

— J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Chief (wbrc.com)

“These officers are heroes. They go out to the road every day and face uncertainty. They also understand that at the end of the day they provide a very valuable service and that is safety.”

— J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Chief (wbrc.com)

“This moment calls for compassion and unity and reflection as we honor and mourn the loss of one of our officers and the officer who is recovering right now.”

— Nicole Love Hendrickson, Gwinnett County Chairwoman (wbrc.com)

What’s next

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting, and charges are still pending for suspect Kevin Andrews.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the daily dangers that law enforcement officers face while serving their communities, and the importance of providing them with the support and resources they need to carry out their duties safely.