Overview
- Indiana State Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old Kenneth Terrell Johnson and warned he is armed and dangerous.
- A statewide Blue Alert was activated, drawing IMPD, state troopers and partner agencies into an overnight search using helicopters and K-9 units.
- Officer Brian Elliott, 33, a two-year Beech Grove officer and graduate of the local high school, died after being rushed to Eskenazi Hospital.
- A second officer was hospitalized in stable condition and is expected to survive, according to authorities.
- Residents were urged to shelter in place as Emerson Avenue was closed from Churchman Avenue to I-465 during the search, following a 5:37 p.m. 911 call reporting a disturbance.