BEECH GROVE, Ind. — A Beech Grove police officer was shot and killed whereas responding to a disturbance name, NBC5 Chicago reported. A second officer was additionally injured.
Officer Brian Elliott was responding to the 100 block of Diplomat Court docket shortly after 6 p.m. on Feb. 16 when he and one other officer have been shot. Elliott later died from his accidents. The second officer was hospitalized in secure situation, officers mentioned.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I inform you that right now we misplaced considered one of our very personal, Officer Brian Elliott,” Police Chief Michael Maurice stated.
The suspect fled the scene, prompting a Blue Alert, in accordance with the report. He was taken into custody later that night time by an Indiana State Police SWAT group.
Maurice supplied condolences to Elliott’s spouse, household and colleagues, and thanked hospital workers and regulation enforcement companions for his or her help.
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