Maryland Judge Andrew Wilkinson Assassinated in Targeted Attack
TL;DR
Maryland police are searching for Pedro Argote, who is considered armed and dangerous, in connection with the shooting and killing of Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside his home. The suspect, involved in a custody battle presided over by the judge, did not attend a hearing where custody of his children was granted to their mother. Judge Wilkinson's wife and son were present during the incident. The sheriff's office believes the judge was the sole target and has deployed officers to guard other judges' homes as a precaution.
- Maryland judge Andrew Wilkinson shot and killed outside his home BBC.com
- Maryland judge fatally shot in driveway issued judgment in suspect's divorce case Fox News
- Maryland judge shot, killed outside Hagerstown home in targeted attack; manhunt for gunman continues FOX 5 Washington DC
- Maryland judge presided over divorce case of man identified as suspect in killing WBAL Radio
- A suspect is still on the run after killing a judge at his home in a 'targeted attack' after a child custody ruling, sheriff says CNN
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