The individual responsible for injuring an Indiana judge and his wife on Sunday reportedly made an unusual remark just before the attack, a new report reveals.

According to the 911 call audio obtained by Fox News, the suspect, who remains at large and unidentified, approached Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their door, stating, “We have your dog.”

The assailant then discharged multiple rounds through the door, striking Judge Meyer in the arm and his wife in the hip.

The Meyers survived the incident, which took place around 2:17 p.m. at their residence in Lafayette, about 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Both received medical treatment and are now reported to be in stable condition, authorities confirmed.

The details emerging from the 911 call introduce new uncertainties regarding the incident, such as the potential involvement of additional individuals. It remains unclear whether the claim about having the couple’s dog was a diversion or a real threat.

The Daily Mail approached the Lafayette Police Department for comment.

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.