MANUNT DAY 3: Manhunt Intensifies for Suspect in Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife

Lafayette, Indiana — Authorities continue an active manhunt for the gunman who shot Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steve Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, at their home on Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026. As of Tuesday, January 20, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large, prompting heightened security measures at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse and calls for vigilance among judicial officials statewide.

The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane on Lafayette's south side. Police responded to reports of a shooting and found the couple injured inside their residence. Judge Meyer sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, while Kimberly Meyer was shot in the hip. Both were transported to area hospitals and remain in stable condition, with Judge Meyer reportedly alert and facing additional surgery to address complications from the injury.

According to emerging details from the investigation, the shooter knocked on the door and made a false claim about having the couple's dog before firing through the door. Shell casings were recovered at the scene, and the attack appears targeted, though no motive or suspect description has been publicly released.

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush, a Lafayette native and former local judge, issued a statement expressing profound relief that the Meyers survived and urging judges across the state to prioritize their security. "I am deeply grateful he and his wife Kim are alive after having been shot in their home," Rush wrote. "Their health and well-being are of utmost concern to me... Please remain vigilant in your own security." She noted the shooter was "purportedly still at large" as of Monday.

Tippecanoe County judges confirmed that Judge Meyer's docket will proceed with coverage from other jurists and support from the Indiana Supreme Court, ensuring cases move forward without delay. An "overwhelming outpouring of support" from judges statewide has been reported.

Kimberly Meyer released a statement expressing gratitude to first responders and confidence in the ongoing investigation: "I have great confidence in the Lafayette Police Department’s investigation and want to thank all the agencies involved for their work."

The probe involves multiple agencies, including the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI. Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski emphasized that "every available resource is being used to apprehend the individual(s) responsible for this senseless and unacceptable act of violence."

Judge Meyer, 66, a Democrat first elected in 2014 after serving on the Lafayette City Council, announced in December 2025 that he would not seek re-election. The shooting has raised broader concerns about safety for public officials amid recent threats in Indiana and nationwide.

No further updates on a suspect or potential leads were available as of early Tuesday afternoon. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Lafayette Police Department. The community has rallied in support, with prayers and well-wishes extended for the Meyers' full recovery.

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