Indiana Judge and Wife Shot at Home

An Indiana judge and his wife are recovering after being shot inside their home in Lafayette, an incident that has shaken the state’s legal community, according to the Indianapolis Star. Tippecanoe County Superior Court Judge Steve Meyer, 66, and his wife, Kim Meyer, were wounded Sunday afternoon at their residence on the city’s south side, police said. Judge Meyer was shot in the arm, while his wife sustained a gunshot wound to the hip. Both are reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities have released limited information about the shooting and have not said whether a suspect or motive has been identified. The Associated Press reports that the investigation remains active as police continue searching for the person or people responsible.

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush, a Tippecanoe County native, described Judge Meyer as “a longtime friend” in a message sent to judges across the state. She urged members of the judiciary to review their personal security measures, writing that violence against judges or their families is “completely unacceptable.” Rush also encouraged judges to stay in close contact with county sheriffs as courts handle more than one million cases annually.

The shooting comes amid an increase in threats against public officials in Indiana, including swatting incidents and bomb threats directed at lawmakers during the 2025 redistricting debate.

The incident also prompted a response from Rick Snyder, president of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, who called on lawmakers to strengthen protections for the personal information of public officials. He cited growing concerns over doxxing, swatting, and similar acts.

In a statement released Monday, Kim Meyer thanked the Lafayette Police Department and other agencies for their response and expressed gratitude to medical staff and community members for their support. A trial scheduled to begin this week in Judge Meyer’s courtroom has been postponed, though Tippecanoe County courts remain open.

Judge Meyer, first elected to the bench in 2014, announced in December that he will not seek another term this year.

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