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Lawrenceville Gunfight: Officer Killed, Suspect Wounded in Chaos

2/2/2026

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, gunfire erupted in Lawrenceville, Georgia, during a police response to a hotel fraud report, killing one officer and critically wounding another.
The suspect opened fire on the arriving officers, who returned fire and wounded the suspect.
The critically injured officer remains in stable condition.
The suspect is receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.
Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences and prayers.

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, gunfire erupted in Lawrenceville, Georgia, during a police response to a hotel fraud report, killing one officer and critically wounding another.
The suspect opened fire on the arriving officers, who returned fire and wounded the suspect.
The critically injured officer remains in stable condition.
The suspect is receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.
Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences and prayers.