Gwinnett County officer shooting

Reference TimelineLast updated APR 3
SUMMARY

Prosecutors in Gwinnett County announced on March 4, 2026, their intent to seek the death penalty for Kevin Andrews, who is accused of fatally shooting Officer Pradeep Tamang and seriously injuring Corporal David Reed on February 1, 2026, at a Stone Mountain hotel. As of April 3, 2026, Corporal Reed is recovering after surgery to remove a bullet from his face, while Officer Tamang died in the incident. Andrews was arrested at the scene and faces murder charges after allegedly opening fire on officers responding to a fraud report and attempting to arrest him on an active warrant.

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April 2026 — 1 developments

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.