Indiana judge and wife allegedly shot by 'high-ranking' gang member facing trial in victim's court
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The Lafayette Police Department has reported the arrest of five individuals following a shooting incident at the home of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, which occurred on Sunday. Notably, one of the suspects was due to appear in court before Judge Meyer just days after the incident, according to official records.

Those taken into custody include Thomas Moss, 43, Blake Smith, 32, and Amanda Milsap, 45, all hailing from Lafayette, Indiana, alongside Raylen Ferguson, 38, and Zenada Greer, 61, both residents of Lexington, Kentucky. Fortunately, both the judge and his wife are in stable condition, as per police updates.

Audio recordings obtained by Fox News Digital reveal that the assailant approached the Meyers’ residence around 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, knocking on their door before discharging gunshots through it. The suspect reportedly mentioned, “We have your dog,” prior to shooting, as captured in the audio.

Just a day post-incident, investigators discovered that Smith had previously purchased a firearm resembling the one used in the shooting. A partial serial number was found on this weapon, as indicated in a probable cause affidavit.

Authorities have identified Smith as an associate of Moss, who is described as a “high-ranking member” of the Indiana chapter of the Phantom Motorcycle Club, a group labeled as a gang. Court documents also link Moss to prior involvement with the Vice Lord gang. Prosecutors assert that Smith shares ties with the Phantom Motorcycle Club.

Images of suspects who were arrested in investigation into shooting of Indiana judge

The Lafayette Police Department released images of the arrested individuals, including Thomas Moss, Raylen Ferguson, Amanda Milsap, and Zenada Greer, following the attack on Judge Steven Meyer and his wife in Lafayette, Indiana, on January 18, 2026. Blake Smith, another arrested suspect, was not included in the photographs. (Image credits: Lafayette Police Department; Ron Wilkins/Journal & Courier/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Smith and Moss have both had cases heard by Judge Meyer, according to records.

Moss was scheduled to appear in court two days after the shooting for a jury trial that Meyer was presiding over regarding charges dating back to 2024.

In June 2024, court records show, Moss was charged with three felony counts of domestic battery, three felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, two felony counts of intimidation and felony criminal recklessness.

Judge Steven Meyer

An Indiana judge and his wife were wounded in a Lafayette shooting Sunday afternoon as local, state and federal authorities investigate. (Tippecanoe Superior Court)

On June 19, 2024, Moss’s ex-wife, who he was living with at the time, told police Moss hit her with a broomstick in the back of her leg, court documents show. After allegedly hitting her on the back of her leg, Moss said, “He would hit her harder the next time if she did not follow his instructions,” the court records show. One day later, the woman told police that Moss said she was a slave and threatened to “hit her in the head.”

In an October 2022 incident, Moss’ ex-wife alleged that he fired shots into the floor after their son became upset about having to help them get back into the residence because they were locked out. Police said officers found several bullet holes in a closet behind the living room and in the bathroom. The ex-wife told police that Moss had several guns inside the house.

Indiana judge

An Indiana judge and his wife were wounded in a Lafayette shooting Sunday afternoon. Local, state and federal authorities are investigating. (Ron Wilkins/Journal & Courier/USA Today Network via Imagn Images; Indiana.gov)

Moss’ ex-girlfriend claimed that Milsap offered her $10,000 on behalf of Moss and the gang not to testify at the upcoming hearing.

Moss has a lengthy criminal record with convictions, including battery resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief and criminal trespass, police said in earlier court documents.

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