Beech Grove officer Brian Elliott fatally shot responding to disturbance; suspect Kenneth Johnson arrested by police

Officer killed during response; second officer wounded

A Beech Grove police officer was shot and killed Monday evening while responding to a reported disturbance in the Indianapolis-area community, triggering a regional manhunt that ended with an arrest later the same night.

Authorities said Officer Brian Elliott was dispatched to the 100 block of Diplomat Court shortly after 6 p.m. Monday. During the encounter, Elliott and another officer were shot. Elliott later died from his injuries. The second officer was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

Blue Alert issued as search expands

After the shooting, police issued a statewide Blue Alert, a notification used to quickly distribute information when a suspect is believed to have killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer and may pose an ongoing threat. The alert was intended to help locate the suspect and to warn the public as the search unfolded.

Investigators identified the suspect as 47-year-old Kenneth Johnson. Police said Johnson fled after the shooting, prompting an intensive response involving multiple agencies.

Suspect taken into custody Monday night

Indiana State Police reported that a SWAT team took Johnson into custody Monday night. No additional details were immediately released about where Johnson was located, whether force was used during the arrest, or what potential charges he may face.

Authorities have not publicly described what precipitated the disturbance call, the sequence of events leading to the shooting, or whether any additional individuals were involved.

What is known so far

• The shooting occurred Monday just after 6 p.m. in the 100 block of Diplomat Court in Beech Grove.
• Officer Brian Elliott was fatally shot while responding to a disturbance call.
• A second officer was shot and hospitalized; the officer’s condition was later described as stabilized.
• Kenneth Johnson, 47, was identified as the suspect and was arrested Monday night by an Indiana State Police SWAT team.

Police leadership reported Elliott’s death to the public Monday night and cited support from medical personnel and law enforcement partners during the response.

Investigation continues

The case remains under investigation. Officials have asked anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Indiana State Police. Further updates are expected as investigators release more details about the incident, the suspect’s alleged actions, and the condition of the surviving officer.