BEECH GROVE A man accused of murdering Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott made his initial court appearance Friday morning, with prosecutors seeking life without parole.Kenneth Terrell Johnson, 47, was formally charged wit h six felonies in connection with the fatal shooting of Elliott and the wounding of another officer during a domestic violence call Monday evening.He faces the following charges: Murder Attempted Murder (Level 1 Felony) Criminal Confinement while armed with a deadly weapon (Level 3 Felony) Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (Level 5 Felony) Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (Level 5 Felony) Pointing a Firearm at Another (Level 6 Felony)Court records reveal new details in caseJohnson is accused of opening fire on Elliott and another officer Monday evening after they responded to a domestic disturbance call on Diplomat Court in Beech Grove.Officer Elliott, 33, was pronounced dead at Eskenazi Hospital. The second officer was shot in the leg and has since been released from the hospital.According to court documents, Elliott and his partner arrived at the apartment around 5:40 p.m. Monday after a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance.Body-worn camera footage shows the officers heard a male threatening to kill a female inside the apartment before Elliott knocked on the door.When officers announced themselves and a woman screamed for help, Elliott kicked open the door, and Johnson allegedly fired multiple shots through the doorway, striking both officers.The female victim identified Johnson as her boyfriend and told police he had assaulted her and held a gun to her head while demanding $6,000, according to the affidavit.The dispute stemmed from a vehicle that belonged to her, which Johnson had taken to Wisconsin and registered in his name. She had reported it stolen, and police returned it to her.Court documents show that hours before the fatal shooting, Beech Grove officers had responded to the same apartment for multiple calls from Johnson about the vehicle dispute. Officers told Johnson it was a civil matter, and he expressed frustration that police couldn't help him.When police identified themselves, Johnson "stooped down and turned the gun on her," according to the affidavit. The woman screamed for help and ducked as gunfire erupted.Johnson fled the scene, sparking an hours-long manhunt involving ISP and multiple law enforcement agencies. He was found hiding in the laundry room of the apartment building around 10:19 p.m. Monday after a tip from a resident, according to court documents.IMPD SWAT used a drone to locate Johnson, and footage showed him placing a black Glock 43X firearm in a trash can before his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident.After being read his Miranda rights, Johnson requested a lawyer but made voluntary statements, the affidavit states. At the police post, he said: "I was the only one on the scene, ya'll know it was me." During transport to jail, he told the officer: "I can't believe I killed somebody today, bro."Court records show Johnson has a 30-year criminal history across multiple states, including weapons violations, drug offenses, and domestic battery dating back to 1996.The judge entered a preliminary not guilty plea on Johnson's behalf and denied bond. A no-contact order was issued protecting the domestic violence victim and the injured officer.Local law enforcement show support for ElliottIn the courtroom on Friday, more than two dozen uniformed officers were present in support of Elliott. During remarks following the hearing, ISP Sgt. John Perrine noted that the handcuffs Johnson has been wearing since his arrest belonged to Officer Elliott, calling it "kind of symbolic.""It's a brotherhood it does not matter the color of the uniform, the shape of the badge, or the patch on the arm," Perrine said. "The badge carries weight, and when something like this happens, that weight becomes just a little heavier."Elliott was a 2011 Beech Grove High School graduate who joined the department in April 2024 after serving four years with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife, Erin, and his parents.Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said the death penalty is always a possibility in cases like this, but final decisions regarding sentencing strategy have not yet been made. He said he plans to consult with Elliott's family and law enforcement partners before determining next steps.RELATED | Beech Grove officer killed remembered as 'one of our own' | 'The ultimate sacrifice': What we know about fallen Beech Grove Officer Elliott | Central IN Police Foundation launch fundraiser for family of Officer Elliott | Police organizations mobilize after Beech Grove officer killed | Indiana law enforcement share support following death of Beech Grove officer ...read more read less