LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Police are searching for a suspect following a Sunday afternoon shooting in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane that left two people wounded, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, according to neighbors in the quiet residential area. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and expressing fear as law enforcement responded to the scene.
Lafayette police have not publicly identified the victims, but a department spokesperson said both individuals were transported to a local hospital and are in stable condition, based on a news release from the department.
Nearby residents noted that the home in the area is owned by Judge Steven Meyer, a Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 judge, and his wife, Kimberly. Officials have not confirmed whether the judge’s household was the specific target or directly involved in the shooting.
In the immediate aftermath, a significant police presence was also reported around the homes of other judges in the county, prompting additional concern among neighbors. Authorities have not elaborated on whether those actions were related to protective measures or investigative efforts.
Lafayette police are urging anyone with information about the shooting—or who may have witnessed the incident—to contact the Lafayette Police Department tip line at 765‑807‑1200. Investigators have not released further details about potential suspects or motives as the case remains under active investigation.
No arrests have been publicly announced at this time. Officials have not released additional updates regarding the victims’ identities or the circumstances that led to the gunfire.
Leave a Reply