Crime
Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly injured after shooting in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were injured in a shooting at their residence Sunday afternoon, according to information provided by law enforcement.
The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) reported that officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane at approximately 2:17 p.m. after receiving an initial 911 call of unknown circumstances.
As additional details emerged, the call was upgraded to a reported shooting, prompting the response of additional police units.
Upon arrival, officers located two gunshot victims—one male and one female—inside the residence.
Emergency medical personnel rendered aid and transported both individuals to a local hospital.
Police later confirmed that both victims are listed in stable condition.
During the preliminary investigation, officers recovered a spent shotgun shell on the front porch of the home.
According to police, the male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.
Investigators stated that the victim reported hearing a knock at the door, after which an individual allegedly said, “We have your dog,” before firing a shot through the door, striking him.
The scene was secured as detectives conducted evidence collection, and access to the immediate area was restricted during the investigation.
Property records associated with the address list Kimberly Meyer as the resident. Authorities later confirmed that the injured individuals are Judge Steven Meyer and his wife.
LPD confirmed that two people were shot and emphasized that the investigation remains active.
No suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time, and police have not released additional details regarding a possible motive.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department at (765) 807-1200.
As of the time of publication, no further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting had been released.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.