An Indianapolis police officer, Rod Bradway, was killed in the line of duty early Friday morning. Officer Bradway was responding to a domestic disturbance when gunfire broke out. IMPD officials said the suspect was killed at the scene.

Officer Bradway was immediately taken to Wishard Memorial Hospital. Squad cars filled nearby streets, flooding parking lots, as well. Police officials said his family gathered at the hospital along with the officers.

Sadly, Officer Bradway leaves behind a wife and two children.

On Twitter, the police department asked for prayers and posted kind words along with supporters:

Our thoughts & prayers to @IMPD_News on the loss of Officer Bradway this morning.

— Fishers_Police (@Fishers_Police) September 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters of @IMPD_News Officer Rod Bradway was killed last night while a saving a life.

— Tom Arkins (@indmedic) September 20, 2013

We are simply heartbroken. We call upon Indianapolis to pray for Officer Bradway's wife & children and for all those who protect our city.

— Rick Snyder (@RickFOP86) September 20, 2013

We will NEVER FORGET our brother Officer Rod Bradway (F348) who made the ultimate sacrifice. Please pray for his family and our city…

— IMPD NWDistrict (@IMPDNW) September 20, 2013

Never Forgotten Officer Bradway! You are a HERO and you will be missed! http://t.co/QyGAWPI90s

— IMPD (@IMPD_News) September 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of @IMPD_News Officer Rod Bradway. He was a true hero.

— Speedway Police Dept (@SpeedwayPD) September 20, 2013

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion." —Proverbs 28:1

— IMPD (@IMPD_News) September 20, 2013

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