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Judge Wilkinson shooting

Del. C.T. Wilson, a Charles County Democrat, said judges should be able to take the bench knowing their children are safe and that nothing they do will jeopardize their children's safety. (AP Photo/File)
Feb 21, 2024

Md. lawmakers consider letting judges’ children attend neighboring schools

Maryland lawmakers are considering whether to allow judges to send their children to public schools outside the jurisdiction in which they live.

Fader, Matthew
Dec 7, 2023

Maryland chief justice announces Security Task Force following judge’s killing

The Maryland judiciary is launching a Security Task Force that will review safety efforts at courthouses following the fatal shooting of Judge Andrew Wilkinson.

Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert speaks to the media in Hagerstown on Oct. 20. 2023, about the killing of Judge Andrew Wilkinson. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Oct 26, 2023

Maryland man suspected of killing judge found dead, authorities say; cause of death unknown

The man wanted for killing Washington County Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson has been found dead, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

Vehicle located, police still seeking suspect in Maryland judge’s shooting
Oct 21, 2023

Vehicle located, police still seeking suspect in Maryland judge’s shooting

Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night's fatal attack on a Maryland judge.

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)
Oct 20, 2023

Md. judge fatally shot in ‘targeted attack;’ authorities seek man who had divorce case before him

A messy divorce exploded into violence when a father who lost custody of his children fatally shot the judge handling the case in a "targeted attack," officials said.