Gwinnett Prosecutors Push Death Penalty In Holiday Inn Cop Killing

Gwinnett County prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for 35-year-old Kevin Andrews, the man accused of killing Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang during a February confrontation at a Stone Mountain-area hotel. The Feb. 1 shooting at a Holiday Inn Express also left Master Police Officer David Reed seriously wounded and has renewed focus on just how quickly a so-called routine call can turn deadly. As the criminal case gears up for superior court, colleagues and local leaders are still honoring Tamang’s memory.

Prosecutors announce death-penalty bid

During a preliminary hearing this week, Gwinnett County Chief Assistant District Attorney John Melvin told the judge that the office plans to file formal notice to pursue capital…..

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