A police officer was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious person report at a Roswell, Georgia, shopping center Friday night.

The suspect, 23-year-old Edward Espinoza, allegedly opened fire on the officer, who later died at a hospital.

Espinoza was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault on an officer, and firearm possession during a felony, CBS News has reported.

Authorities are investigating, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed condolences, urging support for law enforcement.

Written by B.C. Begley