Authorities are searching for a man in connection with the murder of a circuit court judge who was shot and killed in the driveway of his Hagerstown home.
Officials say 52-year-old Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson was struck by gunfire Thursday night around 8 p.m. outside his home on Olde Waterford Road in the Clear Spring community. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Washington County Sheriffs Office released this photo of 49-year-old Pedro Argote who is wanted in connection with the killing Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson. Deputies say he may be operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, with Maryland registration plates The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 49-year-old Pedro Argote in connection with the killing. Officials released Argote’s photo Friday and describe him as 5-feet-7-inches-tall, 130 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
Deputies say he may be operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, with Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.Maryland circuit court judge shot and killedWilkinson was an associate judge with the Washington County Circuit Court since 2020. "Horrible news in Washington County tonight," posted state delegate Neil Parrott on X, formerly known as Twitter. "It appears that Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot multiple times and has passed away. Police are actively searching for the murderer. Please pray for our police and for Judge Wilkinson's family at this time.
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