LAFAYETTE — A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were shot Sunday afternoon at their Lafayette home, with both victims remaining hospitalized in stable condition as authorities search for the gunman.
According to the Lafayette Police, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane at approximately 2:17 p.m.
The victims were identified as Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, according to a police statement. Judge Meyer sustained an injury to his arm, while Kimberly Meyer sustained an injury to her hip.
Shell casings were recovered at the scene. Both received medical attention and are in stable condition.
Kimberly Meyer released a statement thanking investigators and the community.
"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."
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski assured residents that every available resource is being used to apprehend those responsible.
"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."
Chief Justice Loretta Rush earlier issued a statewide message to judges expressing concern for their safety and urging vigilance as the shooter remains at large.
Dear Colleagues,
Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steve Meyer is a fellow judge and a longtime friend. I am deeply grateful he and his wife Kim are alive after having been shot in their home. Their health and well-being are of utmost concern to me.
As of the sending of this message, the shooter is purportedly still at large. Please be in contact with your local sheriff.
I worry about the safety of all our judges. As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe. Any violence against a judge or a judge's family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
I know you join me in praying for Steve and Kim and their speedy recovery. Meantime, please remain vigilant in your own security.
Judge Sean Persin also released a statement, stating court operations will continue uninterrupted.
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with Judge Meyer and his wife, Kim.
Judge Meyer remains in a hospital in stable condition. We have already been in touch with the Indiana Supreme Court and Chief Justice Loretta Rush and senior judges regarding coverage for Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2. There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from judges throughout the state offering to assist in any way. We want to assure the community that the cases in Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2 will continue to be heard in a timely manner.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200.
