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Pedro Argote, the prime suspect in the murder of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, has been found dead after a weeklong manhunt. Argote was located in a heavily wooded area near where his vehicle was found, but the time and cause of his death have not been disclosed. While authorities consider finding Argote a relief, they acknowledge that it is still a tragedy for the family of Judge Wilkinson, who lost a husband, father, and brother.
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.
Pedro Argote, the suspect wanted in connection with the killing of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, was found dead in a heavily wooded area in Williamsport, Maryland. His body was discovered during an expanded search conducted by Maryland State Police. The cause and manner of his death will be determined through an autopsy. The Maryland Judiciary expressed gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement agencies and extended condolences to the Wilkinson family and the community.
Pedro Argote, the man accused of killing Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, has been found dead after a week-long manhunt. Argote allegedly targeted and shot Wilkinson in his driveway following a divorce hearing where his ex-wife was granted custody. Argote's body was discovered in a wooded area near where his car was found, and the cause of death has not been announced.
Police are widening their search for Pedro Argote, the man suspected of killing Maryland circuit court judge Andrew Wilkinson. The search has shifted away from Hagerstown, Maryland, after a silver Mercedes that Argote had been driving was found in Williamsport. Law enforcement authorities do not consider the community to be at risk, but state troopers have been placed around the homes of other judges in the area. Argote has ties to New York, Florida, Indiana, and North Carolina. The murder of Judge Wilkinson is the third targeted shooting of a state judge in the past three years, raising concerns about the attacks on the rule of law and public institutions.