Arrests Made in Shooting of Indiana Judge and His Wife

Five individuals have been taken into custody following the fatal shooting of an Indiana judge and his spouse at their residence. Among the arrested is a man with ongoing felony charges that total nine in court.

Those arrested include Thomas Moss, 43, Blake Smith, 32, and Amanda Millsap, 45, all from Lafayette, along with Raylen Ferguson, 38, and Zenada Greer, 61, hailing from Lexington, Kentucky. Their detention occurred just days after Tippecanoe County Judge Stephen Meyer and his wife, Kim Meyer, were shot through the door of their home.

While authorities haven’t disclosed a motive for the attack, court records reveal that Moss faces multiple charges in Meyer’s court, which include domestic violence, menacing, and possession of a deadly weapon.

Reports indicate that Judge Meyer, 66, sustained an arm injury, while Kim was hit in the hip. Both are currently recovering in a local hospital.

According to a 911 call, the caller indicated that a bullet had penetrated their door shortly after someone knocked, claiming to have the couple’s dog.

Charges against Moss, Ferguson, and Smith include attempted murder, aggravated assault, and using a deadly weapon during the crime. All three are noted by police as “repeat offenders.”

Millsap faces charges for bribery and obstruction of justice, whereas Greer has been charged with aiding a criminal and obstruction of justice.

Lafayette Police highlighted that these arrests resulted from extensive collaboration among various agencies.

Interestingly, there were no prior threats reported against Judge Meyer, nor any 911 calls made from his home prior to the incident.

In a statement, Judge Meyer expressed that he will not be deterred from his role due to this violent act. He emphasized, “This horrific violence does not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving conflicts. I remain convinced that our country has the best justice system in the world, and I am proud to be a part of it.”