Fundraiser Organized for Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott

Central Indiana Police Foundation starts fund to support family of slain officer

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Central Indiana Police Foundation has announced the creation of a family-approved fundraiser to support the family of Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday night while responding to a domestic situation.

Why it matters

Officer Elliott's death is a tragic loss for the Beech Grove community, and the fundraiser will help provide financial support and assistance to his family during this difficult time.

The details

Investigators believe Officer Elliott was shot and killed by Kenneth Johnson while responding to a domestic call. Johnson was later taken into custody. The Central Indiana Police Foundation is accepting donations through their website and by mail to the foundation's office, with all funds going directly to support Officer Elliott's family.

  • Officer Elliott was killed in the line of duty on Monday night.

The players

Brian Elliott

A Beech Grove police officer who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic call.

Kenneth Johnson

The suspect who investigators believe shot and killed Officer Elliott.

Central Indiana Police Foundation

An organization that has created a family-approved fundraiser to support the family of Officer Elliott.

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What’s next

The Central Indiana Police Foundation says they will be happy to pass along notes or cards for Officer Elliott's family.

The takeaway

This fundraiser is an important way for the community to come together and support the family of Officer Elliott, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the people of Beech Grove.