A judge and his wife were wounded in a brazen shooting at their Indiana home Sunday afternoon, triggering a sweeping investigation that now involves local, state and federal authorities.
The Lafayette Police Department said Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer was shot in the arm and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, was shot in the hip during the attack at their residence on Mill Pond Lane around 2:15 p.m.
Shell casings were recovered at the scene, police said. Both victims were treated for their injuries and are listed in stable condition.
The shooting sparked a multi-agency response that includes the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, West Lafayette Police Department, the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI.
Kimberly Meyer released a statement through police thanking investigators and first responders as the probe continues.
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“I have great confidence in the Lafayette Police Department’s investigation and want to thank all the agencies involved for their work,” she said. “We are also incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from the community; everyone has been so kind and compassionate.”
“We would also like to thank the medical personnel who provided care and assistance to us following the incident,” she added.
Steven Meyer serves as a judge on the Tippecanoe Superior Court, according to FOX 32 in Chicago, which cited a letter from Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush circulated to judges statewide.
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski condemned the attack and vowed that authorities would not let it go unanswered.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Meyer family,” Roswarski said. “I want to ensure the community that every available resource is being used to apprehend the individual(s) responsible for this senseless unacceptable act of violence.”
The mayor added that he has “tremendous confidence in the Lafayette Police Department” and thanked the local, state and federal agencies assisting with the case.
No arrests have been announced. Police urged anyone with information to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200 as the investigation remains active.
