County Judge & Wife Shot in Targeted Home Attack; Manhunt Underway

A sixth individual, Nevaeh Bell, has been arrested in connection with the January 18 shooting of Tippecanoe County Judge Steve Meyer and his wife. Bell faces 12 felony charges, including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

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Special Judge Lisa Swaim set bond for suspects Thomas Moss and Blake Smith at $3 million cash and $2 million surety each, and for Raylen Ferguson at $1 million cash and $1 million surety.

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Blake Smith, one of the arrested suspects and an alleged member of the Phantom Motorcycle Club, reportedly bought the gun used in the shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and his wife.

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Prosecutors allege that members of a motorcycle club and a street gang conspired to kill Judge Steven Meyer to derail a domestic abuse case against suspect Thomas Gregory Moss, a high-ranking member of the Phantom MC. Three of the five arrested suspects face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

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Five individuals, identified as Raylen Ferguson, Zenada Greer, Thomas Moss, Blake Smith, and Amanda Milsap, have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife. One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, was scheduled for a trial in Judge Meyer's court just two days after the attack.

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Police have announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with the shooting of Indiana state court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer. The arrests followed a multi-state investigation involving law enforcement from Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

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Judge Steven P. Meyer, who was shot in the arm, publicly spoke out about the incident, affirming his strong commitment to his work despite the "horrific violence."

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The American Bar Association called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the 'Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act (S.2379)' in response to the shooting, highlighting an 'unprecedented level of attacks and threats' against judges.

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Security measures were increased at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in downtown Lafayette following the targeted attack.

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Kimberly Meyer released a statement on behalf of herself and her husband, thanking investigators, medical personnel, and the community for their outpouring of support.

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Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush issued a statement expressing deep gratitude that the couple was alive, concern for the safety of all judges, and urged vigilance, noting the shooter remained at large.

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Lafayette Police confirmed that a multi-agency investigation was underway, involving local, state, and federal authorities, including the FBI, to apprehend the shooter.

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Police responded to the scene, found the injured couple, and recovered shell casings. Both victims were transported to a hospital and reported to be in stable condition; Judge Meyer sustained an arm injury, and Kimberly Meyer a hip injury.

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