ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Gwinnett County police officers struck by gunfire Sunday morning have been identified.

Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, was killed in the line of duty and Cpl. David Reed was seriously injured after responding to a fraud call at a hotel in Stone Mountain.

According to Gwinnett County police, Tamang and Reed responded to a hotel located on 1790 E. Park Place Blvd. at around 7:30 a.m. When they arrived, they confronted the suspect, 35-year-old Kevin Andrews, inside a room police believe was “rented fraudulently.”

Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure said the officers were invited into the room.

After learning Andrews had an active warrant for failure to appear out of DeKalb County, Tamang and Reed attempted to arrest him according to the GBI.

“The suspect produced a handgun and in an unprovoked attack, fired at our Gwinnett County police officers,” McClure said.

Both officers were struck and fired back at Andrews, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. All three were taken to the hospital.

Officer Tamang did not survive his injuries and Cpl. Reed was seriously injured.

Tamang, who is originally from Nepal, joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in the spring of 2025.

“To the Gwinnett community, we, as a police department will not be deterred. We will continue to provide for the safety of this community. We ask the community to continue to support us,” Police Chief McClure said.

“These officers are heroes. They go out to the road every day and face uncertainty. They also understand that at the end of the day they provide a very valuable service and that is safety,” McClure added.

Tamang was engaged to be married.

Charges are still pending for Andrews, who police said had a lengthy criminal history “including multiple felony convictions for violent crimes, gun crimes and narcotics.”

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.

Gwinnett County police said an official donation link has been set up for anyone wanting to support the officers’ families.

“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,” Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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