Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott, 33, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on Monday evening, February 16, 2026, in the Marion County city of Beech Grove. Another officer was also shot during the incident but survived and has since been released from the hospital. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 100 block of Diplomat Court, near Emerson and Hornet avenues, just beside Beech Grove High School.
Authorities said Elliott and his fellow officer arrived at the apartment around 5:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance. As they attempted to intervene, the suspect, identified as 56‑year‑old Kenneth Terrell Johnson, opened fire on the officers. Both were struck, and Elliott’s injuries proved fatal. The surviving officer was rushed to Eskenazi Hospital, where he was treated and later discharged.
The shooting prompted a Blue Alert across Indiana as law enforcement agencies launched a manhunt for Johnson. Hundreds of officers from Indianapolis and surrounding jurisdictions joined the search, with SWAT teams deployed to secure the area. The suspect was apprehended later that evening by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s special weapons and tactics team.
Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice confirmed Elliott’s death in a statement, describing him as a dedicated officer who had always aspired to serve his hometown. Elliott leaves behind his wife, Erin, and was remembered by colleagues as someone deeply committed to protecting his community.
The incident has shaken the Beech Grove community, with residents and officials expressing grief and outrage over the violence. Vigils are being planned to honor Elliott’s memory, and local leaders have emphasized the risks officers face daily in responding to domestic disputes.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with authorities reviewing Johnson’s background and the events leading up to the disturbance. Officials have pledged to provide updates as more details emerge, while the community continues to mourn the loss of Officer Elliott and support the recovery of his injured colleague.