MANHUNT DAY 5 - Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife at Lafayette Home

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Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife at Lafayette Home

Lafayette, Indiana – January 22, 2026 – Authorities are intensifying their search for the gunman who shot Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, in a brazen daytime attack at their home earlier this week, with no arrests reported as of Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, around 2:15 p.m., when the couple responded to a knock at their door on Mill Pond Lane. According to dispatch audio obtained by multiple outlets, the assailant claimed, "We have your dog," before firing shots through the door without the victims opening it. Judge Meyer sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, while Kimberly Meyer was hit in the hip. Both were transported to a local hospital and remain in stable condition, with reports indicating they are improving.

In a statement released on January 21 through the Indiana Judicial Branch, Judge Meyer expressed gratitude for the widespread support from the community, colleagues, and law enforcement. "I am so grateful for the outpouring of support... This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes," he said, reaffirming his confidence in the judicial system and commitment to his role.

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush issued an earlier statement expressing relief that the couple survived and urging all state judges to "remain vigilant in your own security" while contacting local sheriffs for assistance. She condemned any violence against judges or their families as "completely unacceptable."

The investigation involves a multi-agency task force, including the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, West Lafayette Police Department, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, and the FBI. Shell casings were recovered at the scene, but no suspect description or motive has been publicly released. A criminal defense attorney familiar with such cases told Fox News Digital that investigators are working through a "long list" of potential suspects, given the judge's history on the bench.

Judge Meyer, who has served in Tippecanoe Superior Court since his election in 2014 and was planning to retire at the end of the year, has not indicated any change to those plans in light of the attack. Officials have not confirmed whether doorbell camera footage or other evidence has yielded leads.

The shooting has heightened concerns about the safety of public officials and the judiciary across Indiana. As the manhunt enters its fifth day, residents in the area are urged to report any suspicious activity, and authorities continue to follow all investigative avenues.

No further updates on the suspect's identity or apprehension were available as of the latest reports. The community and legal community await developments in what remains an active and ongoing investigation.

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