A shooting outside a Holiday Inn Express on East Park Place Boulevard in Gwinnett County resulted in the death of one police officer and critical injuries to another, marking the first line-of-duty death for Gwinnett police since 2018. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. during an investigation into a fraud call. Officers responded to the scene, made contact with a suspect who then opened fire, prompting officers to return fire and injure the suspect. The deceased officer was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the second officer remains in stable condition. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken control of the investigation, which is standard in officer-involved shootings. Details about the initial call, the officers, the suspect, and their conditions remain undisclosed. A fundraiser has been established to support the fallen officer’s family. This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about officer safety and the risks faced during routine calls.