ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Roswell police officer who was shot and killed Friday night has been identified as 24-year-old Jeremy Labonte, according to Roswell Police.

Labonte was shot and killed while responding to a “suspicious person” call at a shopping center at 1425 Market Blvd. late Friday night, police said.

Labonte was killed just four days before going on vacation. He leaves behind a wife.

Labonte’s wife told Atlanta News First the pair met in middle school and had been married for three years.

An officer found the suspect, identified by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) as 23-year-old Edward Espinoza, in the parking lot near the ACE Pickleball Club.

According to police, Espinoza shot Labonte multiple times. Labonte was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Espinoza was immediately taken into custody. He faces charges of murder, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and a weapons charge, Fulton County Jail records show.

In honor of the fallen officer, the police department has lowered its flags to half-staff at its law enforcement center. The department has invited the public to leave tributes in Labonte’s honor.

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson addressed the officer’s death Saturday.

“Today the Roswell community is gravely affected and saddened by the loss of this outstanding young man who dedicated his life to protecting us,” said Wilson.

The city has set up a meal delivery train for anyone who wants to help feed the department as they grieve. You can learn more here.

The incident has prompted an outpouring of condolences from officials and other law enforcement departments.

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“Tonight, Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the loved ones of a Roswell Police Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty,” Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement. “We join them, his fellow Roswell PD, and all law enforcement in mourning this sudden and heartbreaking loss, and we ask all Georgians to join us in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. We also ask that we remain mindful of the heavy sacrifices law enforcement and their families make to keep all of us safe each and every day. May this courageous man’s memory inspire all of us in the days, weeks, and years ahead.”

The GBI is investigating the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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