Gwinnett County Police say the Nepal-born officer was shot while responding to a fraud call at a Stone Mountain-area hotel, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case.

Key takeaways

• Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, was killed in a hotel-room shooting in Gwinnett County, Georgia, near Atlanta.
• Police say officers were responding to a fraud-related call at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain when a suspect opened fire.
• A second officer was shot and hospitalized, with early reports describing his condition as serious but stable.
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
• Gwinnett County has released public information about memorial/procession plans for Tamang.

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Pradeep Tamang killed in Gwinnett County hotel shooting has shocked the Nepali community near Atlanta after police said a suspect opened fire inside a hotel room during a call linked to fraud.

What happened

Gwinnett County Police responded to a call at a hotel near Stone Mountain on the morning of February 1. Police said the situation escalated quickly inside a room. A suspect pulled a gun and fired, according to early reports.

Officers returned fire. Officer Pradeep Tamang died from his injuries. Another officer was also shot and taken to hospital.

What officials have confirmed

Police have confirmed Tamang’s death and said the case involves an officer-involved shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken over the investigation, which is standard in Georgia for these cases.

Officials have not released full details on the suspect’s motive. Investigators are still reviewing the sequence of events and body camera footage, if available.

Nepali community angle

Local community reporting describes Tamang as an immigrant from Nepal and a young officer early in his career. NRN Times is treating the Nepal background as probable until it is confirmed by a primary local outlet or an official statement.

What happens next

GBI will release a public update after investigators complete the initial review. Police and county leaders are expected to share memorial and funeral information once the family approves details.