Photo of Tippecanoe Judge Meyer
Statement by Chief Justice Rush
Sent to Indiana judges on January 18, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steve Meyer is a fellow judge and a longtime friend. I am deeply grateful he and his wife Kim are alive after having been shot in their home. Their health and well-being are of utmost concern to me.
As of the sending of this message, the shooter is purportedly still at large. Please be in contact with your local sheriff.
I worry about the safety of all our judges. As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe. Any violence against a judge or a judge's family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
I know you join me in praying for Steve and Kim and their speedy recovery. Meantime, please remain vigilant in your own security.
Loretta H. Rush
Chief Justice of Indiana
Statement by Tippecanoe County Judges
Issued January 19, 2026
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with Judge Meyer and his wife, Kim.
Judge Meyer remains in a hospital in stable condition. We have already been in touch with the Indiana Supreme Court and Chief Justice Loretta Rush and senior judges regarding coverage for Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2. There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from judges throughout the state offering to assist in any way. We want to assure the community that the cases in Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2 will continue to be heard in a timely manner.