Lafayette judge, wife wounded after gunman knocks on door, utters four words
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The gunman who injured a judge and his wife in a shooting in Lafayette, Indiana, on Sunday afternoon spoke to the victims before opening fire, according to audio obtained by Fox News Digital.
In the audio recordings, it was stated that the freed gunman knocked on the door of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly Meyer’s house, then said “We caught your dog” and then shot at the door.
Steven Meyer was shot in the arm and Kimberly Meyer was shot in the hip at their home on Mill Pond Lane around 2:15 p.m. Both victims received medical treatment and were listed in stable condition following the shooting.
It is unknown how many shots were fired, but police said bullet casings were found at the scene. No arrests have been announced and police have not yet released a description of the suspect.
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An Indiana judge and his wife were injured in a shooting in Lafayette Sunday afternoon while local, state and federal authorities investigate. (Tippecanoe Superior Court)
The shooting remains an active investigation involving multiple agencies, including the Lafayette Police Department, Indiana State Police, Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, West Lafayette Police Department, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI.
The shooting occurred at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the couple’s home on Mill Pond Lane in Lafayette, Indiana. (Ron Wilkins/Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Steven Meyer is a Tippecanoe Superior Court judge. FOX32 Chicago He reported, quoting a letter from Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush to judges statewide.
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Kimberly Meyer spoke through the police after the shooting, thanking investigators and first responders.
“I have great confidence in the Lafayette Police Department’s investigation and want to thank all the agencies involved for their work,” he said in part. “We are also incredibly grateful for the support from the community – everyone has been so kind and compassionate.
Steven Meyer is reportedly the superior court judge in Tippecanoe County. The courthouse pictured above is in downtown Lafayette, Indiana. (Educational Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, File)
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski called the attack a “senseless, unacceptable act of violence” and promised law enforcement efforts would continue.
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Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
