Brian Elliott Death, Obituary Beech Grove, Indiana

Tragedy struck Beech Grove, Indiana Monday evening as Officer Brian Elliott, 33, was killed in the line of duty. The shooting occurred at the Beech Meadow Apartments when Elliott and a fellow officer responded to a reported disturbance. Authorities said a suspect opened fire, critically wounding Elliott, who later died at Eskenazi Hospital. A second officer was injured but is expected to survive.

The suspect, identified by law enforcement, remains at large. Indiana State Police issued a Blue Alert, mobilizing multiple agencies to conduct a manhunt. Streets were closed, helicopters deployed, and residents were urged to remain vigilant as officers searched the area.

Elliott, a Beech Grove native, had served just over a year with the Beech Grove Police Department and previously with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. He is remembered as a hometown hero, devoted to his city, his colleagues, and the people he protected. His legacy of courage and service will endure in the community he loved.