Update
Gwinnett County Police has released the identities in the deadly ambush shooting of two police officers on Sunday morning that resulted in the death of one.
The officers involved have been identified as Master Police Officer David M. Reed #1802 (Left) and Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang #2741 (Right)
According to GCPD, Master Police Officer Reed is currently being treated for his injuries and remains in critical but stable condition. MPO Reed joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in September 2015 and graduated from the 94th Police Academy. Police Officer Senior Tamang died as a result of his injuries. Ofc. Tamang joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in July 2024 and graduated from the 121st Police Academy in May 2025.
The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Kevin Andrews. Andrews received non-life-threatening injuries and will be transported to the Gwinnett County Jail once he is released from the hospital.
If you would like to make a donation to support the officers and their families, the official and only authorized fund is being handled through the Gwinnett County Police Foundation. To donate visit https://gwinnettpolicefoundation.org/ and select “LINE-OF-DUTY SUPPORT FUND,” this will direct you to the Zeffy Line-of-Duty Support Fund.
For additional information regarding donations please contact the Gwinnett County Police Foundation at bramroop@gwinnettpolicefoundation.org or 678.427.4957.
Initial Story
Suspect also was shot
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (Feb. 1, 2026) Gwinnett County Police Department reports that two officers were ambushed the morning of Feb. 1 when responding to a call. Two officers were shot and one has died as a result of the attack. The suspect reportedly was injured when the officers returned fire. The suspect and the second officer are currently hospitalized.
According to a press release from GCPD, “officers were dispatched to 1790 E. Park Place Blvd. in reference to a fraud call. While on scene, officers made contact with a subject who fired shots at two officers, striking both of them. The officers returned fire, injuring the subject. The officers and the suspect were transported to a local hospital with injuries. One of the officers has succumbed to their injuries and has died. The second officer remains in critical but stable condition.”
GCPD reports that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the investigation. and additional information will be released at a later time.
The official donation link for any donations if anyone would like to support the officer’s families is below. https://zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/line-of-duty-support-fund
Statements of condolences and solidarity are pouring in from fellow law enforcement agencies including from Walton County.
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