Gwinnett County officer shooting
Kevin Andrews Jr. was indicted on April 23, 2026, with additional charges including gang activity and identity fraud, in addition to murder charges related to the shooting of Officer Pradeep Tamang and Officer David Reed in Gwinnett County. As of May 27, 2026, Master Police Officer David Reed, critically injured in the February 1, 2026, shooting, has returned to light duty in an administrative role, while Officer Pradeep Tamang died from his injuries. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Andrews, who faces charges including malice murder and felony murder for the incident that occurred at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
Kevin Andrews indicted on additional charges in Gwinnett County officer shooting
Kevin Andrews Jr. was indicted on April 23, 2026, with additional charges including gang activity and identity fraud, in addition to the murder charges related to the shooting of Officer Pradeep Tamang and Officer David Reed. The indictment occurred on April 23, 2026.
June 2026 — 1 developments
Gwinnett Officer David Reed Returns to Light Duty After Shooting Injury
Master Police Officer David Reed, critically injured in a shooting on February 1, 2026, has returned to light duty in an administrative role as of May 27, 2026. Officer Pradeep Tamang died from his injuries sustained during the incident at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain. Kevin Andrews, 35, faces charges including malice murder and felony murder, and the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Kevin Andrews indicted on murder charges, prosecutors seek death penalty in Gwinnett officer shooting
Kevin Andrews has been indicted on charges including malice murder and felony murder in connection with the shooting death of Officer Pradeep Tamang and the critical injury of Officer David Reed. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in his case. Andrews has a lengthy criminal history.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Corporal David Reed recovers after surgery following shooting; suspect Kevin Andrews arrested
Corporal David Reed, critically injured in the shooting, is recovering after surgery to remove a bullet from his face. Officer Pradeep Tamang died in the incident, and the suspect, Kevin Andrews, was arrested at the scene and faces murder charges.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Gwinnett Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Kevin Andrews in Officer Shooting
Prosecutors in Gwinnett County announced they intend to seek the death penalty for Kevin Andrews, accused of fatally shooting Officer Pradeep Tamang and seriously injuring MPO David Reed. The incident occurred on February 1, 2026, when officers responded to a fraud report at a Stone Mountain hotel. Andrews allegedly opened fire on the officers while they were attempting to arrest him on an active warrant.
February 2026 — 3 developments
Kevin Andrews encountered by officers at Holiday Inn Express with active arrest warrant
The suspect, Kevin Andrews, had an active warrant for his arrest when officers encountered him at the Holiday Inn Express on February 1, 2026.
Officer Pradeep Tamang, Nepal native, dies serving Gwinnett County Police
News outlets across the country widely reported on the tragic death of Officer Pradeep Tamang, highlighting his background as a Nepal native and his service with the Gwinnett County Police Department for less than a year.
Gwinnett Police Chief McClure confirms officer's death, identifies suspect
Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure held a news conference, confirming the death of Officer Tamang and the injury of Officer Reed, and identifying Kevin Andrews as the suspect.