Officials with the Indiana Courts have confirmed that a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Lafayette.
According to a statement from Tippecanoe Circuit Court Judge Sean Persin, Tippecanoe County Superior Court No. 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot at their home. Both were transported to a local hospital and were reported to be in stable condition, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Police later уточified that Judge Meyer sustained an injury to his arm, while Kimberly Meyer was injured in the hip. Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene, and the investigation remains active.
In a statement released by police, Kimberly Meyer expressed gratitude to first responders 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. We would also like to thank the medical personnel who provided care and assistance to us following the incident.”
Judge Persin said Tippecanoe County officials have been in contact with the Indiana Supreme Court to ensure court operations continue without disruption.
“There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from judges throughout the state, offering to assist in any way,” Persin said. “We want to assure the community that the cases in Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2 will continue to be heard in a timely manner.”
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush also addressed the incident in an email to trial and appellate judges statewide, expressing relief that the couple survived and urging heightened awareness.
Rush said she is “deeply grateful” that Judge Meyer and his wife are alive and praying for their recovery, while encouraging judges to remain vigilant about personal security. At the time of the message, the suspect was believed to still be at large.
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarsky condemned the violence, calling it “senseless and unacceptable,” and said all available resources are being used to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Meyer family,” Roswarsky said. “I have tremendous confidence in the Lafayette Police Department and thank the local, state, and federal agencies assisting with this investigation.”
The incident has also prompted renewed calls for protections for public servants. Rick Snyder, president of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, said law enforcement leaders are working with state officials to ensure the safety of judges and members of the criminal justice system.
“Threats upon public servants, their families, and their homes cannot be tolerated,” Snyder said. “The Indiana Legislature must ensure that the safety and privacy of public servants are safeguarded by law.”
Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department at (765) 807-1200.