Roswell Police Officer Fatally Shot While Responding to Suspicious Person Call

Jeremy Labonte, 24, was killed in the line of duty; a suspect has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Officer Jeremy Labonte was fatally shot on February 7, 2025, while responding to a suspicious person call at a shopping complex in Roswell, Georgia.
The suspect, Edward Espinoza, 23, was arrested at the scene and faces charges including malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
Labonte, a member of the Roswell Police Department since 2021, was described as a dedicated public servant and beloved member of the community.
A public visitation and funeral service have been scheduled at Roswell United Methodist Church to honor Labonte’s life and service.
A memorial fund has been established to support Labonte’s family, and a patrol car outside the police department has been adorned with flowers and tributes from the community.