Image taken by WSB Video shows Gwinnett County Police Chief JD McClure speaking at a news conference after the shooting of two officers at a hotel, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Gwinnett County. | Image Credit: AP
A police officer was killed and another seriously injured in a shootout at a hotel in suburban Atlanta on Sunday (February 1, 2026).
The shooting happened early Sunday (Feb. 1, 2026) after two officers were dispatched to a hotel address near Stone Mountain, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta, for a call reporting fraud, Gwinnett County police said in a statement.
When officers arrived, they were confronted by a man with a gun drawn and both officers shot. Officers opened fire, wounding the suspect. One of the officers was killed, a police statement said, and the other was hospitalized in serious but stable condition on Sunday (February 1, 2026).
The suspect is also being treated for gunshot wounds, police said. No other injuries were reported.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he was mourning the death and praying for the second officer’s recovery.
“This is the latest reminder of the dangers law enforcement faces on a daily basis, and we are grateful to everyone who puts themselves in harm’s way to protect their fellow Georgians,” Mr Kemp said on Social Forum X.
Police did not immediately release any further information, including the names of the officers or suspects.
The shooting investigation was turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which typically handles officer-involved shootings in Georgia.
Published – February 02, 2026 at 07:21 am IST
