The individual responsible for injuring an Indiana judge and his spouse with gunfire on Sunday reportedly made an unusual remark just before the attack, according to recent reports.
Before the assault, the unidentified suspect, who remains at large, knocked on the door of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly. The individual allegedly announced, “We have your dog,” as revealed by a 911 call recording acquired by Fox News.
Subsequently, the assailant discharged several shots through the door, striking Judge Meyer in the arm and Kimberly in the hip.
Fortunately, both survived the incident, which took place around 2:17 p.m. at their residence in Lafayette, a small city positioned about 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Police reported that the Meyers received medical treatment for their injuries and are currently in stable condition.
This 911 call introduces new uncertainties regarding the shooting, including the potential involvement of additional individuals. Furthermore, it’s uncertain whether the mention of the dog was a deceptive tactic or an actual threat.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the Lafayette Police Department for further comments.
The shooting is still being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Lafayette Police Department, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the West Lafayette Police Department, the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI.
Shell casings were recovered at the scene, but police have not released a description of a suspect.
Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot on Sunday at their home in Lafayette, Indiana. It’s been revealed that the shooter knocked on their door and said ‘We have your dog’
Kimberly Meyer, his wife, released a statement through the Lafayette Police Department after the shooting.
‘I have great confidence in the Lafayette Police Department’s investigation and want to thank all the agencies involved for their work. We are also incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from the community; everyone has been so kind and compassionate,’ she said.
‘We would also like to thank the medical personnel who provided care to us following the incident,’ she added.
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski issued his own message, calling the shooting ‘senseless’ and promising that ‘every available resource’ was being directed toward finding whoever was responsible.
Steven Meyer has been the judge for Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2 for more than a decade. Before that, he was a member of the Lafayette City Council and had also practiced law in the community for over 30 years.
In 2014, he ran for the superior court judgeship as a Democrat against Republican Rebecca Trent, defeating her with 51 percent of the vote.
When his six-year term came up in 2020, he ran again as a Democrat, this time unopposed. His current term ends in 2026.
Meyer hears major criminal cases, including murders, according to the county website. He also deals with divorces and other family law matters, along with a variety of other civil cases.
Pictured: Police arrive at the Meyer home following the shooting. No information is known about the shooter and police have not said they have a suspect
Given the sensitive nature of his work, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush wrote to judges statewide
‘I worry about the safety of all our judges. As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe,’ Rush said.
‘Any violence against a judge or a judge’s family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.’
Court officials said discussions are underway about arranging temporary coverage for Meyer’s duties while he recovers.
