Manhunt After Judge, Wife Shot at Lafayette Home
An unknown assailant shot Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife at their Lafayette home; both are stable as multiagency investigators search for suspect.
Overview
Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot at their Lafayette home; both were treated and are reported in stable condition.
Dispatch audio indicates a person knocked, said 'We have your dog,' then fired through the front door; police recovered shell casings at the scene.
The shooting occurred Sunday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. at the couple's home on Mill Pond Lane in Lafayette, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Lafayette Police lead the probe with assistance from Indiana State Police, Tippecanoe County agencies, West Lafayette officers and the FBI; no suspect description or motive released.
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush warned judges to remain vigilant; Mayor Tony Roswarski pledged all available resources while courthouse security was temporarily increased.
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FAQ
Judge Steven Meyer was shot in the arm, and his wife Kimberly Meyer was shot in the hip. Both are in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.
The suspect knocked on the door and said, 'We have your dog,' before firing shots through the front door.
The investigation involves Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, Tippecanoe County agencies, West Lafayette Police, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office, and the FBI.
No suspect description or motive has been released by authorities.
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