LAFAYETTE – Lafayette police are searching for a gunman after a double shooting Sunday afternoon in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane. Authorities have since confirmed that the victims are Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly.
The shooting occurred at the couple’s residence at approximately 2:15 p.m.. A neighbor, who requested anonymity out of fear, reported hearing the gunfire and checking the clock immediately.
Upon arrival, Lafayette officers discovered a male and a female suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a nearby hospital where they are currently listed in stable condition.
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush released the following statement after the shooting:
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.
As of the sending of this message, the shooter is purportedly still at large. Please be in contact with your local sheriff.Â
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.
I know you join me in praying for Steve and Kim and their speedy recovery. Meantime, please remain vigilant in your own security.
The shooter remains at large, and investigators have not yet released a description of the suspect or a potential motive. The Lafayette Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward.
If you have information about this incident, please contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200.
