On the recordMarch 4, 2026
I rise today to honor two brave Gwinnett County police officers who ran toward danger in the name of serving their community. On February 1, officers Pradeep Tamang and David Reed responded to a routine fraud call at a Holiday Inn near Stone Mountain, Georgia. Invited into a hotel room by Kevin Andrews to discuss the matter, they were ambushed. The suspect opened fire, striking both officers. In the exchange, one officer returned fire, wounding the suspect, who survived and now faces justice. Tragically, Officer Tamang, who joined the force just last year, succumbed to his injuries and passed away. He is a hero. Corporal Reed remains in serious but stable condition, fighting for recovery. We owe them our deepest gratitude for their courage and sacrifice in keeping our communities and our State safe. May we never forget those who put their lives on the line for us all.
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