5 arrested in shooting of Indiana judge Judge Steven Meyer
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In a shocking incident, five individuals have been apprehended in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their Lafayette residence. Among those detained is a suspect with an ongoing felony case involving nine charges currently being overseen by the judge.

The suspects—Thomas Moss, 43, Blake Smith, 32, and Amanda Milsap, 45, all from Lafayette, along with Raylen Ferguson, 38, and Zenada Greer, 61, both hailing from Lexington, Kentucky—are now in custody. They face a multitude of charges following the attack on Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kim Meyer.

Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting. However, it is noteworthy that Moss is involved in a current case in Judge Meyer’s court. His charges include domestic violence, intimidation, and possession of a weapon by a violent felon, as per Indiana court documents reviewed by the Journal & Courier.

According to police reports, Judge Meyer, 66, sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, while Kim Meyer was shot in the hip. Both are currently receiving treatment and recovering at a local hospital.

The incident unfolded when a 911 call was made alerting authorities that someone had knocked on the Meyers’ door, claiming to have their dog. This was immediately followed by a gunshot that penetrated the door, as captured in a recording of 911 dispatch audio.

Moss, Ferguson and Smith were each arrested on charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery and intimidation with a deadly weapon, with gang and firearm enhancements, according to police.

Police also listed Moss and Smith as “habitual offenders.”

Milsap was charged with bribery and obstruction of justice charges and Greer was charged with assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice.

“These arrests are the result of a comprehensive, collaborative effort among multiple agencies,” the Lafayette Police Department said in a statement.

There were no recorded incidents of previous threats against Meyer or any 911 calls from his residence, police said.

Judge Meyer said that the harrowing attack would not scare him off the bench.

“This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes,” he said. “I remain confident we have the best judicial system in the world, and I am proud to be a part of it.

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