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Manhunt Underway After Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife

1/22/2026

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Judge Shot, Manhunt Ongoing

A manhunt is ongoing for the shooter who injured Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their Lafayette, Indiana home.
Both victims are in stable condition after the Sunday shooting.
Authorities found shell casings at the scene.
Security has been increased at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse as Mayor Tony Roswarski says authorities are using all resources to apprehend the suspect.

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Judge LaShaan DeArcy Hall expressed genuine sadness over Karl Jordan Jr.'s stabbing while in custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
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He remains in custody on separate drug charges.
In Lafayette, Indiana, a gunman shot Judge Steven Meyer and his wife at their home.
The investigation into the Lafayette shooting is ongoing.

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Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, emerged in response to rising violence, notably the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. This law prohibited certain individuals from owning firearms and aimed to regulate interstate commerce in guns. The recent shooting of Judge Steven Meyer in Indiana highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and judicial safety, prompting renewed discussions on public safety measures.

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Judge Shot, Manhunt Ongoing

A manhunt is ongoing for the shooter who injured Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their Lafayette, Indiana home.
Both victims are in stable condition after the Sunday shooting.
Authorities found shell casings at the scene.
Security has been increased at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse as Mayor Tony Roswarski says authorities are using all resources to apprehend the suspect.

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