BEECH GROVE — The radio went silent for one last call.
Surrounded by fellow officers, family, and a grieving community, fallen Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott received his final 10-42 at the Beech Grove Police Station.
LISTEN BELOW:
"On February 16, 2026, Officer Brian Elliott of the Beech Grove Police Department answered his final call. While investigating a disturbance, Officer Elliott was fatally shot. There's no greater love than a man that would lay down their life for another. Beech Grove Police Department Officer Brian Elliott, Badge 59, is 10-42. He's gone home for the final time."
WRTV spoke to community members who lined the streets about what this moment means.
"It's tough, you know, we went through this 26 years ago with Officer Toney,and we just had that finalized just last year. We thought that 25 years of agony was behind us, and here we're starting all over again with the same, the same thing, the same outcome. So, it's unfortunate. It’s gut-wrenching. No parent should ever have to bury a child, ever. So, it's just it's tough for everyone," Jeff Woehler told WRTV.
Dozens of people braved the cold weather to make sure Officer Elliott's legacy won't be forgotten.
"When one person or one officer has fallen, the whole community usually rallies around everybody," Megan Woempner added.
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