Manhunt Ends as FIVE Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife at their Lafayette Home

Lafayette, Indiana – Authorities have concluded an intensive multi-state manhunt with the arrest of five suspects in connection with the brazen daytime shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, at their residence last Sunday.

The attack occurred around 2:15 p.m. on January 18, when the couple responded to a knock at their door on Mill Pond Lane. According to emergency dispatch audio and police reports, the assailant claimed, "We have your dog," before firing shots through the front door and an adjacent window with what is believed to have been a shotgun. Judge Meyer, 66, was struck in the arm, while his wife sustained a wound to the hip. Both victims were transported to a local hospital and remain in stable condition, with expectations of full recovery.

The incident, described by officials as a targeted act of violence against a member of the judiciary, prompted immediate involvement from the Lafayette Police Department, state authorities, and the FBI. Early reports indicated a wide search for a single suspect, raising concerns about judicial safety amid a reported uptick in threats against judges nationwide. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush issued a statement urging vigilance and condemning the "horrific violence."Following hundreds of investigative hours, Lafayette police announced Thursday that five individuals had been taken into custody. Those arrested include:

• Raylen Ferguson, 38, of Lexington, Kentucky  

• Zenada Greer, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky  

• Thomas Moss, 43, of Lafayette, Indiana  

• Blake Smith, 32, of Lafayette, Indiana  

• Amanda Milsap, 45, of Lafayette, Indiana

Three of the suspects—Ferguson, Moss, and Smith—face serious felony charges, including attempted murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang enhancements. The two women were charged with lesser offenses, such as obstruction of justice and related counts.

Court records reveal a potential connection in the case: One suspect, Thomas Moss, had an active criminal matter pending in Judge Meyer's courtroom, involving multiple felony charges including domestic violence, intimidation, and being a violent felon in possession of a weapon. Moss was reportedly scheduled to appear for trial in the judge's court just days after the shooting. Police have not yet publicly confirmed a motive, though the link has fueled speculation in the investigation.

Judge Meyer issued a brief statement earlier this week, reaffirming his commitment to peaceful dispute resolution despite the attack. "This horrific violence will not shake our belief in the rule of law," he said.

The arrests mark a swift resolution to what began as an urgent, multi-agency search. Officials continue to investigate the full circumstances, with no additional suspects believed to be at large. The case has drawn national attention to the growing risks faced by members of the judiciary.

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