Five people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their Lafayette, Indiana, home on Sunday (January 18). The arrests followed a multi-state investigation involving hundreds of hours by local and federal law enforcement, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
The operation involved cooperation with the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, and police departments in Lexington, Kentucky, and Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Judge Meyer was shot in the arm and Kimberly Meyer was struck in the hip during the incident, but both survived and are currently recovering. The shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane.
The suspects include individuals from both Indiana and Kentucky. Three people—Raylen Ferguson, Thomas Moss, and Blake Smith—are facing charges such as attempted murder, aggravated battery, firearms offenses, and gang-related crimes. Amanda Milsap and Zenada Greer are charged with bribery, obstruction of justice, and assisting a criminal.
Authorities have not yet released a motive for the attack, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lafayette Police at (765) 807-1200.
In a statement released Wednesday (January 22), Judge Meyer expressed gratitude for the support received and confidence in the legal system, saying, “This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes. I remain confident we have the best judicial system in the world, and I am proud to be a part of it.” Both he and his wife are continuing to recover with medical care and community support.
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