McGuire statement on Beech Grove officer killed in line of duty

Posted by: Wade Coggeshall  | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Note to the Press – State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis), whose legislative district includes Beech Grove, issued the following statement after Officer Brian Elliott was killed in the line of duty:

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2026) – "I join the Beech Grove community in mourning the loss of one of our finest. Officer Brian Elliott was a Beech Grove native who gave his life to protect fellow Hoosiers. This is a senseless tragedy, and I'm praying for Officer Elliott's family, the Beech Grove Police Department and the law enforcement community. I also wish a speedy recovery for the officer who was shot and is recovering in the hospital." 

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State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 93,
which includes a portion of Marion County.
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