Gwinnett County officer shooting
Master Police Officer David Reed returned to light duty in an administrative role on May 27, 2026, after being critically injured in a shooting on February 1, 2026, at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain, which also resulted in the death of Officer Pradeep Tamang. As of June 3, 2026: Kevin Andrews, 35, faces charges including malice murder and felony murder, and the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty. Andrews was indicted on these charges on May 29, 2026, following the incident where he allegedly opened fire on officers responding to a fraud report. Officer Tamang, a Nepal native, had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for less than a year.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
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.
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 has been indicted on charges including malice murder and felony murder in connection w…
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, critically injured in the shooting, is recovering after surgery to remove a bullet from his face.
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
Prosecutors in Gwinnett County announced they intend to seek the death penalty for Kevin Andrews, ac…
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
The suspect, Kevin Andrews, had an active warrant for his arrest when officers encountered him at the Holiday Inn Express on February 1, 2026.
The suspect, Kevin Andrews, had an active warrant for his arrest when officers encountered him at the Holiday Inn Express on February 1, 2026.
News outlets across the country widely reported on the tragic death of Officer Pradeep Tamang, highl…
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 County Police Chief J.
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.