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Washington County Circuit Court Clerk Kevin Tucker, right, swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a circuit court judge on Jan. 10, 2020, as Wilkinson's wife, Stephanie, watches. Wilkinson was found with apparent gunshot wounds around 8 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Wilkinson was taken from his home in Hagerstown to Meritus Medical Center, where he died of his injuries, the sheriff's office said. ( Julie E. Greene/The Herald-Mail via AP)
Maryland judge killed: Everything you need to know
A messy divorce exploded into violence Oct. 19 when a father who lost custody of his children that day fatally shot the judge handling the case in what police called a “targeted attack.” Washington County Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot outside his home that evening, officials said.
Authorities said on Oct. 26 that they found a dead body they identified as the suspect, 49-year-old Pedro Argote.
Keep up with this ongoing story — and its implications for Maryland’s legal community — by finding our relevant coverage here, all in one place. This page will be updated as relevant news arises.
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