INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 33-year-old Beech Grove police officer Brian Elliott was shot and killed Monday in the Marion County city, and another officer received injuries not believed to be life-threatening, the department’s chief said. The announcement was made Monday night as hundreds of police officers in Indianapolis were searching for Kenneth Terrell Johnson, who an Indiana State Police spokesman said had opened fire on the two officers as they responded to a disturbance in an apartment. Following his death, several community leaders and figures expressed their condolences and respect for Elliott. Read through the statements below. Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that today we lost one of our very own, Officer Brian Elliott. Officer Elliott, along with two other Beech Grove Police Department officers, was dispatched at 6:08 p.m. to the 100 block of Diplomat Court for a disturbance. After they arrived, Officer Elliott and another officer were shot. Both officers were rushed to Eskenazi Hospital, but despite the best lifesaving efforts by medical personnel, Officer Elliott succumbed to his injuries. The other officer, who we are not naming at this time, is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive. My heart goes out to Brian’s wife, Erin, his parents, and all of his family, friends, and loved ones. At this time, I am asking that we lean on one another to get through this. We are grateful to the team at Eskenazi Hospital, and our law enforcement and community partners for their extraordinary response and support. Marion County Sheriff’s Office Brian Elliott was employed by the MCSO as a Deputy for six years. The majority of his time with the MCSO was served in the Sex and Violent Offender Registry (SOVO) Unit. The SOVO unit is a highly sought-after position at the MCSO as it allows deputies to serve their community in a unique, hands-on way. Brian also served as a reserve deputy for a number of years.  Many amongst the MCSO ranks were very close friends of Officer Brian Elliott.  He was well-respected and loved by his peers, and leaves behind fond memories in the hearts of many. Officer Elliott left the MCSO in 2024 to return to his hometown of Beech Grove to police and serve his city. We offer our thoughts and prayers to Officer Elliott’s friends and family.  “Officer Brian Elliott protected and served his community right to the very last minute of his life,” said Sherriff Kerry Forestal in a statement. Indiana Governor Mike Braun from before the suspect was caught Officer Brian Elliott gave his life in the line of duty tonight. Maureen and I are praying for his family, loved ones, and his brothers and sisters in uniform as they grieve this unimaginable loss. We continue to pray for a full recovery for the second officer injured in tonight’s shooting. -Governor Mike Braun said via X. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Every day, police officers put their safety on the line to protect ours. Tonight, Indianapolis mourns the loss of one of these heroes taken from us too soon. May Officer Brian Elliott rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family, friends fellow officers. – Mayor Joe Hogsett said via X. Indiana Sen. Todd Young Terribly sad news. Officer Elliott heroically laid down his life in the line of duty. We mourn his loss tonight and think of his family, fellow officers, and the Beech Grove community – Senator Todd Young said via X. State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) I join the Beech Grove community in mourning the loss of one of our finest. Officer Brian Elliott was a Beech Grove native who gave his life to protect fellow Hoosiers. This is a senseless tragedy, and I’m praying for Officer Elliott’s family, the Beech Grove Police Department and the law enforcement community. I also wish a speedy recovery for the officer who was shot and is recovering in the hospital. IMPD North District Today, we’re all thinking about Beech Grove police officer Brian Elliott and his wounded partner. While responding to a disturbance yesterday evening, Officer Elliott was shot and killed. His partner was also shot and is in stable condition. We’re heartbroken for Officer Elliott’s family, friends, and colleagues. We will support them by honoring Officer Elliott’s memory, and never forgetting the sacrifice he made for his community. Thank you, Officer Elliott. Your service will never be forgotten. –IMPD North via Facebook Beech Grove City Schools We begin today with heavy hearts as we extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Officer Brian Elliott and to our Beech Grove Police Department family. Officer Elliott, a Beech Grove High School graduate, represented the very best of our community, and his loss is deeply felt across our Hornet family. We are grateful to the Beech Grove Police Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana State Police, and all first responders for their tireless efforts overnight to safely detain the suspect in this horrific event. Law enforcement has confirmed there is no threat to our schools today, and Beech Grove City Schools will operate on a normal schedule. Counselors and additional administrative staff are onsite in all buildings to support students and staff as they process this incredibly heartbreaking event. Please encourage your child to reach out to any trusted adult in the building if they need support at any time today. We will continue to stand together as a community and keep Officer Elliott’s family, our officers, and all first responders in our thoughts and prayers.  Indiana Law Enforcement Academy The ILEA is saddened by the loss of Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott. He was a shining star at our academy (2024) and represents the very best our law enforcement community has to offer. Our prayer, thoughts and actions go out to his family and the BGPD. In the holiest season of the Christian faith, may God lift him to heaven and become a guardian angel for the 17,500 police officers in the great state of Indiana. –Indiana Law Enforcement Academy via Facebook State Senator Aaron Freeman On Monday night, Beech Grove lost a hometown hero dedicated to public service in the line of duty. This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face on a daily basis. During this unimaginable time, my thoughts and prayers are with Officer Elliott’s family and loved ones, the other officer involved and our entire community. May we never take our law enforcement officers for granted. ...read more read less