A choose and his spouse had been shot and wounded of their house on Sunday in Lafayette, Indiana, officers mentioned.
The Indiana Supreme Court docket mentioned Tippecanoe Superior Court docket 2 Decide Steven Meyer and his spouse, Kim, had been shot at their house, and the shooter was “purportedly nonetheless at giant” as of Monday, state Supreme Court docket Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush mentioned in an announcement.
Lafayette Police mentioned they responded to the house on Mill Pond Lane on Sunday afternoon and located the 2 victims, who’re receiving medical therapy and in secure situation. Police mentioned Steven Meyer suffered an harm to his arm and Kim Meyer had an harm to her hip.
“This stays an lively and ongoing joint investigation” involving native and state police, the county sheriff’s workplace, county prosecutors and the FBI, Lafayette Police mentioned Monday.
Tippecanoe County Sheriff Robert Goldsmith instructed CBS Information there might be additional safety on the courthouse for the foreseeable future. He mentioned they are not conscious of any threats in opposition to the choose or others within the courthouse.
“I fear concerning the security of all our judges. As you’re employed to peacefully resolve greater than 1 million instances a yr, you should not solely really feel protected, you should even be protected. Any violence in opposition to a choose or a choose’s household is totally unacceptable,” Indiana Chief Justice Rush mentioned. “I do know you be a part of me in praying for Steve and Kim and their speedy restoration. Meantime, please stay vigilant in your personal safety.”
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski mentioned his ideas and prayers are with the Meyer household.
“I need to make sure the group that each out there useful resource is getting used to apprehend the person(s) chargeable for this mindless and unacceptable act of violence,” the mayor staid in an announcement. “I’ve super confidence within the Lafayette Police Division and need to thank all the native, state, and federal businesses who’re aiding on this investigation.”
Court docket instances will go ahead in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, the place the chief choose has readied the state Supreme Court docket Workplace of Judicial Administration to help.
