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Lawrenceville Today
By the People, for the People
Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang Honored with Celebration of Life Service
The service for the 25-year-old officer killed in the line of duty will be held on February 7th.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 7th for Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang, who was killed in the line of duty on February 1st while responding to a call. The service will take place at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and the public is invited to attend and pay their respects. Officer Tamang, who immigrated to the U.S. from Nepal 10 years ago, joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in 2024 and graduated from the police academy in 2025. He is survived by his fiancée and family in Pennsylvania.
Why it matters
The tragic death of Officer Tamang, who was only 25 years old, highlights the dangers that police officers face while serving their communities. His Celebration of Life service provides an opportunity for the Gwinnett County community to come together and honor his memory, as well as show support for his family and fellow officers.
The details
Officer Tamang was killed in a shootout that occurred while he and Master Police Officer David M. Reed were responding to a credit card fraud call at a Holiday Inn Express in Stone Mountain. Officer Reed was also critically injured in the incident. Tamang had joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in July 2024 and graduated from the police academy in May 2025.
- The Celebration of Life service for Officer Pradeep Tamang will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- Officer Tamang was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- The parking lot for 12Stone Church will open at 8 a.m. on the day of the service.
The players
Pradeep Tamang
A 25-year-old Gwinnett County Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on February 1, 2026 while responding to a call.
David M. Reed
A Gwinnett County Master Police Officer who was critically injured in the shootout that resulted in Officer Tamang's death.
What’s next
Shortly after the Celebration of Life service, there will be a procession to Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville.
The takeaway
The Celebration of Life service for Officer Pradeep Tamang provides an opportunity for the Gwinnett County community to come together and honor his memory, as well as show support for his family and fellow officers who put their lives on the line to protect the public.
