A sitting Indiana judge and his wife were shot and wounded Sunday afternoon inside their suburban home in Lafayette, prompting a wide-ranging, multi-agency investigation as the gunman remains at large, authorities said, as reported [1] by The New York Post.
Steven Meyer, a judge on Tippecanoe Superior Court 2, and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot just before 2:30 p.m. at their residence on Mill Pond Lane, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Police said Judge Meyer, 66, suffered an injury to his arm, while Kimberly Meyer sustained an injury to her hip.
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Tippecanoe County Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer & his wife, Kimberly, are recovering in stable condition after being shot at their Lafayette, Indiana home on Sunday, January 18th. The incident… pic.twitter.com/VH3P6ikbPQ [2]
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Both victims were transported to a local hospital and were reported to be in stable condition. On Monday, Loretta Rush confirmed that Judge Meyer remained hospitalized but stable.
Details released by authorities indicate the shooting followed a ruse at the front door.
A 911 caller reported that someone knocked and claimed to have the couple’s dog before a shot was fired through the door, according to emergency dispatch audio obtained by CBS. Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene.
As of Sunday evening, the suspect had not been apprehended. Police have not released a description of the shooter or disclosed a possible motive.
Authorities said the investigation remains active and that updates will be provided as information is confirmed.
Rush issued a statement expressing concern for the Meyers and for the safety of the judiciary statewide.
“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,” she said.
“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.”
Tippecanoe County, Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly were shot Sunday afternoon in their Lafayette home. Both in stable condition. The shooter still at large. Indiana Chief Justice has alerted judges throughout the state to be vigilant about their security. pic.twitter.com/DF8TGq3o7W [4]
— Rich Nye (@RichNye13) January 19, 2026 [5]
Kimberly Meyer also released a statement praising law enforcement and medical personnel.
She said she has “great confidence” in the police department’s investigation and added, “We are also incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from the community; everyone has been so kind and compassionate. We would especially like to thank the medical personnel who provided care and assistance to us following the incident.”
Authorities said a joint investigation is underway involving the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the West Lafayette Police Department, the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Rush urged residents to “remain vigilant” and to contact their local sheriff’s office with any information that could help identify the suspect.
Judge Meyer recently announced plans to retire at the end of 2026 after 12 years on Tippecanoe Superior Court 2.
Before joining the bench, the Indiana University School of Law graduate served on the Lafayette City Council for 23 years, according to The Exponent.