
Authorities are investigating the shooting of an Indiana state court judge and his wife at their home in Lafayette on Sunday afternoon, police said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The shooting injured Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, the Lafayette Police Department said in a news release. They are both in stable condition after receiving medical attention. Police officers responded to a report of a shooting on their block around 2:17 p.
Main Idea: Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife were shot at their Lafayette home and are both in stable condition as police investigate.
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The shooting can raise fears about safety for judges, workers, and local families, and it may require extra police and court security costs for taxpayers.
The joint investigation by Lafayette Police and Indiana State Police may help restore trust if suspects are caught and court operations stay on track.
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