Man charged for killing Gwinnett County police officer

Kevin Andrews faces multiple charges including malice murder and aggravated assault against law enforcement

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:23am

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The man accused of killing a Gwinnett County police officer and injuring another has been charged, according to the sheriff's office. Kevin Andrews faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and two counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement.

Why it matters

The tragic incident highlights the dangers police officers face in the line of duty and the importance of community support for law enforcement. It also raises questions about bail reform and how to prevent repeat offenders from committing violent crimes.

The details

On Sunday, Officer Pradeep Tamang and Cpl. David Reed were called to a Holiday Inn Express off Park Place Boulevard in Stone Mountain, where Andrews was suspected of fraudulently renting a room. When the officers discovered Andrews had an arrest warrant and tried to arrest him, Andrews allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired, hitting both officers. Tamang died from his injuries, while Reed was seriously hurt. Andrews had non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday.
  • Andrews had his first appearance in court on Monday.

The players

Kevin Andrews

The man accused of killing a Gwinnett County police officer and shooting another. He faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and two counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement.

Officer Pradeep Tamang

A Gwinnett County police officer who was killed in the shooting. He joined the department in spring 2025 and was originally from Nepal.

Cpl. David Reed

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

Pragyan Tamang

The younger brother of Officer Pradeep Tamang, who said the officer's fiancée lost her life partner.

J.D. McClure

The Gwinnett County Police Chief, who said the department will continue to provide for the safety of the community.

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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.”

— J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Chief (Atlanta News First)

“It's my brother's fiancée [who] lost her partner, her life partner. She cried earlier about how she never got to marry, he never got to have kids, the life he wanted.”

— Pragyan Tamang, Officer Tamang's younger brother (Atlanta News First)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to grant Andrews bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the dangers police officers face and the importance of community support for law enforcement. It also raises questions about bail reform and how to prevent repeat offenders from committing violent crimes.