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Beech Grove Officer Killed, Second Wounded as Blue Alert Spurs Manhunt Near High School

Police say the gunfire followed a disturbance call on Diplomat Court beside Beech Grove High School.

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.