An investigation is ongoing following the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
The Lafayette Police Department responded to the incident around 2:17 p.m. on January 18. The victims were identified as Steven Meyer and Kimberly Meyer. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush confirmed that Steven Meyer serves as the second judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court. As of Monday night, the perpetrator was still not apprehended.
The police reported that Steven Meyer sustained an injury to his arm, while his wife was shot in her lower back. They were treated by medical personnel and are currently in stable condition, as indicated in a police statement. Shell casings were found at the crime scene.
According to a 911 call, a witness mentioned that someone knocked on the door claiming to have a dog, shortly before shots rang out.
The investigation involves multiple agencies, including the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, West Lafayette Police, the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, and the FBI.
Lafayette Mayor Tony Rozwalski commented on the shooting, expressing his support for the Meyer family. He stated, “We want to ensure the community that all available resources are being used to find those responsible for this senseless act of violence.”
In a statement, Kimberly Meyer expressed her trust in the police investigation and gratitude for the community’s support. “Everyone has been so kind and considerate,” she added.
Following the incident, Rush advised judges throughout the state to stay alert. She emphasized that violence against judges and their families is entirely unacceptable.
Tippecanoe County Sheriff Robert Goldsmith mentioned that added security measures will be implemented at the courthouse. He reassured that there were no known threats against judges or court personnel.
Steven Meyer previously served as a Lafayette City Council member and was involved in the notable Natalia Grace adoption case.
