Officer Brian David Elliott

Officer
Brian David Elliott
Beech Grove Police Department
Monday, February 16, 2026

Age: 33
Served: 5 years, 1 month
Badge #:

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Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Gunfire
Date/Time of Incident:
Monday, February 16, 2026
05:40 pm
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
140 Diplomat Court, Beech Grove
Incident County:
Marion
Incident Township:
Perry
Weapon Used:
9 mm handgun
Suspect Disposition:
Awaiting trial
(currently incarcerated)
Burial Place:
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis

Officer Brian Elliott was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at the Beech Meadow apartment complex.

As he and another officer approached the apartment and hearing a woman screaming for help, Officer Elliott kicked in the door when both officers were shot by a 47-year-old man who was inside.

Both officers were transported to Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis where Officer Elliott later died while the other officer, who was shot in the leg, survived.

The suspect fled the scene and was taken into custody by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department SWAT officers four-and-a-half hours later in a laundry room of another apartment in the complex.

He has been charged with murder, attempted murder, criminal confinement, domestic battery and battery by means of a deadly weapon, and pointing a firearm, all felonies.

Officer Elliott had previously served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department as a deputy for over three years. He is survived by his wife, Erin (née Miller); parents, Robert and Paula; brother, Samuel (Mary); and sister, Rachel.

Historical Notes:

• Officer Elliott is the first Indiana line of duty death in 2026.
• He is the fourth line of duty death of the Beech Grove Police Department.
• His line of duty death is the 97th that has originated from Marion County.

• A Blue Alert, the state's second, was declared until the suspect was apprehended two hours later.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This officer has been submitted as an eligible line of duty death to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and is currently awaiting a determination.

Contributions

Donations may be directed to Central Indiana Police Foundation, 1525 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203-2760 online or by mail with "Officer Brian Elliott Memorial Fund" on the memo line.

Condolences

Chief Michael Maurice
Beech Grove Police Department
103 Main Street
Beech Grove, IN 46107-1812
(317) 782-4930

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• Officer Elliott is the first Indiana line of duty death in 2026.• He is the fourth line of duty death of the Beech Grove Police Department.• His line of duty death is the 97th that has originated from Marion County.