(HAGERSTOWN, Md.) — Maryland authorities are searching for a 49-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of a judge Thursday night.
Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, was found shot in a driveway in Hagerstown, Maryland, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said Friday morning they’re searching for 49-year-old Pedro Argote. He may be driving a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450 with Maryland plates 4EH0408.
The sheriff’s office asks anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police immediately.
The sheriff’s office asks anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police immediately.
Wilkinson served in Washington County’s 4th Judicial Circuit since Jan. 10, 2020, according to his court biography.
State Delegate Neil Parrott said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the incident was “horrible news.”
“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,” Parrot wrote.
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