Suspect in Killing of Maryland Judge Found Dead

Pedro Argote, the suspect accused of fatally shooting Judge Andrew Wilkinson in Maryland, has been found dead, ending a weeklong manhunt. Argote had been on the run since the shooting, which occurred after Wilkinson ruled against him in a child custody dispute. His body was discovered in a heavily wooded area, and the cause and time of his death are yet to be determined. The community and Wilkinson's family have expressed relief at the news, although it remains a tragedy. The killing highlights the ongoing threats faced by members of the judiciary and their families.