BEECH GROVE Officer Brian Elliott was killed Monday evening while responding to a domestic disturbance call. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that today, we lost one of our very own," Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice said. Elliott and another officer were shot just after 6 p.m. Monday while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Diplomat Court.As they approached the doorway to the apartment, they were shot by a suspect, identified by Indiana State Police as 47-year-old Kenneth Johnson.Elliot died at the hospital, and the second officer was hospitalized in stable condition.What we know about Officer ElliottElliott, 33, graduated from Beech Grove High School and got a criminal justice degree at IUPUI.Prior to joining the Beech Grove Police Department, Elliott served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for six years.According to Chief Maurice, he was living his dream."He has left a lasting impression and legacy on not only our department, but the city," Maurice said. "He always wanted to be a Beech Grove cop."The Beech Grove Police Department congratulated Elliott at his swearing-in ceremony in a Facebook post on Sept. 4, 2024, stating, "Officer Elliott represented our department with esteem as Assistant Squad Leader, Honor Graduate, and the Glenda Mercer Memorial Award winner for top academic achievement."They also shared the following fun facts about Elliot: Favorite food: Sushi Least favorite food: Pickles Favorite team: Indianapolis Colts Least favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers Favorite movie: "Jurassic Park" Favorite police movie: "Hot Fuzz" Favorite band: Metallica Pet: A dog named Ellie Interesting fact: Elliott plays the bass guitarElliott is survived by his wife, Erin."This is a devastating loss for our department and for our city," Chief Maurice said. "Our officers put on their uniform every day to serve the community and protect this community, and Brian made the ultimate sacrifice in doing so."Rick Snyder, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said Monday night that the Beech Grove community should "wrap their arms around the police department in the coming days."In the hours following Elliott's death, community members have been laying flowers outside the Beech Grove Police Department in tribute to the fallen officer. Statements of condolences have poured in from law enforcement and government officials. Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliotts patrol car is currently in front of the Beech Grove IN Police Department for our community to honor his service and pay our respects to him. On behalf of the City and the BGPD, thank you for the outpouring of support and the kind gestures. Our community is hurting, but we will get through this together. Please keep the BGPD, Officer Elliotts family and friends, and the other officer who was injured in your prayers. 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 tonights shooting. 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 Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family, friends amp; fellow officers. 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. Brian Elliott, Beech Grove Police Department Graduation Day from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy ILEA Basic Class 233 August 16, 2024 <i>I am heartbroken to learn that one of the Beech Grove police officers injured in this tragic shooting has died. This devastating loss is felt far beyond the department it is felt by our entire community. </i> <i>My deepest condolences are with the officers family, loved ones, colleagues, and all who are grieving during this incredibly painful time. We also continue to hold the injured officer in our thoughts and pray for their recovery. </i> <i>Every day, our law enforcement officers put themselves in harms way to protect our neighborhoods and safeguard our residents. Their courage and commitment represent the very best of public service.nbsp;We stand united in support of the Beech Grove Police Department and all public safety professionals who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. May we honor this fallen officer through our gratitude, our compassion, and our continued commitment to one another.</i> ...read more read less