Roswell Police Officer Fatally Shot; Suspect in Custody

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the fatal shooting of a Roswell Police Department officer that occurred on Friday evening, February 7, 2025.

At approximately 7:15 p.m., a Roswell officer responded to a report of a suspicious person near Market Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officer encountered 23-year-old Edward Espinoza in the parking lot near the ACE Pickleball Club. As the officer approached Espinoza for questioning, Espinoza pulled a handgun and fired multiple shots.

Witnesses immediately called 911, and responding officers quickly took Espinoza into custody. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital, where they later died.

Espinoza has been arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He has been confirmed as a U.S. citizen.

The GBI continues to investigate the incident. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.