Five arrested in Lafayette shooting that wounded judge and his wife; motive under investigation.

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 19, 2026, at the Lafayette, Indiana, home of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberley Meyer. The judge was shot in the arm, and his wife in the hip; both were hospitalized, with Kimberly Meyer released and Steven Meyer still recovering. The suspects—Raylen Ferguson, Thomas Moss, Blake Smith, Amanda Milsap, and Zenada Greer—are charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, gang enhancement, bribery, and obstruction of justice. The Lafayette Police Department confirmed the arrests on January 23, 2026, after responding to the scene where shell casings were discovered. The motive is still being investigated, but Judge Meyer expressed gratitude for the support and reaffirmed his faith in the judicial system.