Judge Andrew Wilkinson: Suspect still on the run after killing a judge at his home in a 'targeted attack' following a child custody ruling, sheriff says
“This was a targeted attack against Judge (Andrew) Wilkinson,” Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert said. Pedro Argote Washington County Sheriff's OfficeArgote did not attend the divorce hearing earlier Thursday at which Wilkinson granted child custody to Argote’s partner, Albert said. “Out of precautionary reasons, last night troopers were deployed to protect judges residing in Washington County,” Maryland State Police said Friday. “Judge Wilkinson was an exceptional judge and was a pillar in our community,” Parrott said in a statement. Judge Wilkinson served faithfully and will be severely missed.”
Source: CNN October 22, 2023 00:29 UTC
