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1 officer killed, another injured in shooting
One Gwinnet County police officer was killed and another was critically injured after an "unprovoked attack" by a man with a lengthy criminal history at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
GWINNET COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
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Gwinnett police update on shooting that killed officer
The Gwinnett County Police Department updated the public on a shooting that killed one police officer while injuring another officer and the suspect. Police said the shooting began as a fraud call to a hotel.
What we know:
Police said the two officers, identified as Pradeep Tamang and MPO David Reed responded to the hotel in the 1700 block of East Park Place Boulevard around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, following calls regarding fraud.
Chief McClure said the agency received a call reporting that a person had fraudulently booked a room at the hotel. Officers Tamang and Reed went to the room where the man, identified as Kevin Andrews, was staying and were invited inside.
MPO Reed was injured and Officer Tamang was killed in an unprovoked shooting at a Holiday Inn Express on February 1, 2026. (Photo: Gwinnett County Police Department)
The officers attempted to take Andrews, 35, into custody because they were made aware he had active arrest warrants in DeKalb County. That is when Andrews allegedly pulled out a gun and started firing. The officers returned fire.
Chief McClure emphasized the danger the officers faced, stating, "He has a lengthy criminal history including multiple felony convictions for violent crimes, gun crimes, and narcotics."
As a result of the shootout, Officer Tamang died at the hospital and MPO Reed was critically injured by several gunshot wounds.
Andrews was also injured but received non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
MPO Reed remains in the hospital in critical condition; however, police say he is stable. Andrews is also still at the hospital and has not been taken to jail for booking.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to the scene and has taken control of the investigation, which is standard practice for shootings involving an officer.
What they're saying:
Both Chief McClure and Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson are urging the community to remain unified and keep the families of those hurt in their prayers.
"We are speaking to the community and asking you to stand in unity. 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," Hendrickson said at a briefing regarding the incident.
Who was Pradeep Tamang?
25-year-old Tamang had been with the Gwinnett County Police Department since the spring of 2025, according to Chief McClure.
Originally from Nepal, Tamang came to the US about 10 years ago, first living in Pennsylvania, where much of his family and his fiancée are, Chief McClure said.
The agency is working to bring Tamang's fiancée and family to Georgia.
What you can do:
Gwinnett County police have established a fundraiser to support the families of Tamang and Reed during this tragic time.
What we don't know:
GBI will work with the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office to determine what charges will be filed against Andrews. He is expected to face several charges, including murder and aggravated assault.
Law enforcement is still investigating how Andrews fraudulently rented the room.
Police have not released details regarding the nature of the initial fraud call or who placed it.
The Source: Information about the scene came from a FOX 5 crew on the street. The GBI confirmed its assisting GCPD, but didn't explain why. It has been updated with information from GCPD.