Thursday, May 2, 2024

Maryland Circuit Court Judge Killed, Suspect Search Underway

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authorities are searching for a suspect related to the fatal shooting of Washington County Assistant Judge .

Wilkinson, 52, was found dead in his driveway on Olde Waterford Road Thursday evening with apparent gunshot wounds, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office is still searching for , 49, and his vehicle, “a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.”

“Anyone with information in reference to Argote's location is asked to not approach him but to immediately notify ,” the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. “This continues to be an active investigation, certain details of the case will not be released to the public by law enforcement.”

Washington County court records show that Wilkinson presided over a judgment hearing in Argote's divorce case stemming from 2022 on Thursday. The next hearing was scheduled for October 31.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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