Police search for suspect after 2 Beech Grove officers shot

(BEECH GROVE, Ind.) – Authorities are searching for a man after two Beech Grove police officers were shot on Monday night. 

The officers were shot after responding to a call near Beech Grove High School shortly before 6 p.m. 

The City of Beech Grove has announced that police officer Brian Elliott, 33, succumbed to his injuries. The condition of the other officer is not known.

A manhunt is underway for 47-year-old Kenneth Johnson who has been identified as a suspect. 

Johnson is described as 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue pants. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. 

Call 9-1-1 if you believe you have seen the suspect. Here is an image provided by the Indiana State Police: