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.
Federal agents fatally shot a man early Saturday morning in south Minneapolis, prompting confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement at the scene.
The incident marks the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota amid an expanded immigration enforcement operation currently underway across the state.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the man was armed with a handgun and was carrying two loaded magazines at the time of the encounter.
DHS stated that an agent discharged his weapon in self-defense and later released a photograph of the firearm recovered at the scene.
Sources familiar with the investigation identified the man as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37.
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity, citing that they were not authorized to publicly disclose details of the case.
Pretti was listed as a resident of south Minneapolis.
Video circulating from the scene shows multiple federal agents restraining Pretti on the ground before shots were fired.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
During a news conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed the deceased was a 37-year-old white male with no significant criminal history. O’Hara stated that a review of law enforcement records revealed only minor infractions, such as parking violations. Additional law enforcement sources corroborated that Pretti had no serious criminal record.
Chief O’Hara further noted that Pretti was a lawful gun owner and possessed a valid permit to carry a firearm. State and educational records indicate that Pretti attended the University of Minnesota and was issued a Minnesota nursing license in 2021, which remains active through March 2026.
As the day progressed, the law enforcement presence in the area gradually decreased while the number of demonstrators increased. Protesters blocked the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where the shooting occurred. Hundreds of people were seen marching along 26th Street, and several nearby restaurants opened their doors, offering coffee and shelter to protesters seeking warmth.
The shooting comes amid heightened political debate over federal immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Earlier this week, most Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against a Republican-led bill that would provide additional funding for DHS. The bill passed narrowly with support from seven Democrats and is scheduled for consideration in the U.S. Senate ahead of the January 30 funding deadline.
If Senate Democrats reject the measure, the move could trigger a partial federal government shutdown.
U.S. Representative Angie Craig publicly urged Senate Democrats to oppose the funding bill. In a statement posted on X, Craig wrote that Republicans cannot pass the measure without Democratic support and called for lawmakers to withhold funding from DHS, describing the agency as “lawless” and stating, “Enough is enough. Shut DHS down.”
The shooting remains under investigation. Federal authorities have not released the name of the agent involved, and no additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the encounter have been made public.