US Edition'It's totally senseless': Lawmakers representing Beech Grove react to killing of Officer Brian Elliott
Officer Brian Elliott was fatally shot responding to a domestic dispute; another officer wounded is expected to survive, and the suspect was captured after a Blue Alert.
- On Feb. 16, 2026, Officer Brian Elliott was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance near Beech Grove High School, leaving one officer dead and another injured.
- Police issued a Blue Alert and later SWAT captured the suspect after a citizen tipped officers, while an injured officer is expected to survive.
- A growing memorial at Elliott's patrol car is covered with flowers and tributes, Boss Bunny Graphics printed more than 600 stickers, and the Fraternal Order of Police set up hot food and activated the ARK trailer.
- A candlelight vigil is set for Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beech Grove police station, 103 Main St., with limited candles provided and community members invited, Mayor James Coffman and Police Chief Michael Maurice visited the memorial and expressed gratitude for support.
- The Central Indiana Police Foundation is hosting the official, family-approved fund to support Officer Elliott's family, with statewide departments honoring him by wearing mourning bands until his funeral.
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Local law enforcement share condolence for Indiana officer killed in line of duty
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Multiple sheriff's offices and police departments in the Wabash Valley are sharing their condolences after a Beech Grove officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Monday night. According to WTWO's sister station in Indianapolis, Officer Brian Elliot, a two-year veteran of the Beech Grove Police Department, was [...]
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WANE-TV'It's totally senseless': Lawmakers representing Beech Grove react to killing of Officer Brian Elliott
INDIANAPOLIS — Tributes from state elected officials who represent Beech Grove continue to pour in for fallen Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott. “My heart goes out to the entire community,” State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) said. “My heart goes out to his wife, his parents, his co-workers, city officials in Beech Grove, I mean, [...]
Community holds candlelight vigil to honor fallen Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott
Community pays respects to Fallen Beech Grove Police Officer BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) — Beech Grove will have a candlelight vigil to honor Officer Brian Elliot on Wednesday night. Community members, local leaders, and law enforcement agencies will join together at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Beech Grove police station, 103 Main St., to remember Elliot, who was fatally shot Monday evening in the line of duty. The community is invited to attend and…
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hot1009.comCentral Indiana Police Foundation Starts Fundraiser for Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott
Source: Central Indiana Police Foundation INDIANAPOLIS–The Central Indiana Police Foundation says they will host the family-approved fund to support the family of Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty Monday night. Elliott was responding to a domestic situation. That’s when investigators believe he was shot and killed by Kenneth Johnson. Johnson was later taken into custody. Donations may be made here. The…
Police organizations mobilize after Beech Grove officer killed
Support is pouring in for the Beech Grove Police Department and Officer Brian Elliott's family following his death in the line of duty.WATCH FULL STORY BELOW Police organizations mobilize after Beech Grove officer killedIn addition to a growing memorial, organizers have set up a space they hope serves as a beacon of hope for grieving officers. Local police support groups are standing ready to help the department through this difficult time. Outs…
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