{"id":2074521,"date":"2023-10-20T18:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T22:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-judge-killed-in-his-driveway-police-search-for-suspect-who-targeted-him-over-divorce-case-ruling\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T18:04:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T22:04:51","slug":"maryland-judge-killed-in-his-driveway-police-search-for-suspect-who-targeted-him-over-divorce-case-ruling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-judge-killed-in-his-driveway-police-search-for-suspect-who-targeted-him-over-divorce-case-ruling\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland judge slain in driveway, police seek suspect who &#8216;targeted&#8217; him over divorce ruling."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaryland-judge-killed-in-his-driveway-police-search-for-suspect-who-targeted-him-over-divorce-case-ruling%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074521&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Washington County \u2064Sheriff Brian Albert speaks to the media in Hagerstown, Md., about \u200cthe killing\u200c of Maryland circuit court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, Friday, Oct. 20. 2023. (AP Photo\/Jon Elswick)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>2:48 PM \u2013 Friday, October 20, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>A Maryland judge was tragically shot and killed in the driveway of his home in what\u2062 officials are \u200bcalling a &#8220;targeted attack.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b shooting that occurred on Thursday night took place just hours after Washington\u200b County Circuit Court \u2064Judge Andrew Wilkinson granted custody of the suspect Pedro\u200b Argote&#8217;s children to his estranged wife.<\/p>\n<p>Wilkinson was found outside his home in\u200c Hagerstown\u2064 while his \u2064wife and son were inside, according to authorities. He was rushed to Meritus Medical Center, where he\u2063 tragically succumbed to his\u200b injuries.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;The victim was suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was transported to \u200bMeritus Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries,&#8221; stated the\u200c Washington County Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The suspect \u2062remains at large, and the Washington County Sheriff&#8217;s Office is urging the public not to approach him but to provide any information regarding his whereabouts.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Wilkinson presided\u200d over a hearing on Thursday in Argote&#8217;s \u200ddivorce case, which \u2063Argote did \u200bnot attend. During the hearing, the suspect lost custody of his children, leading authorities to believe that this was the motive behind targeting Wilkinson.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Maryland government website, Wilkinson has been serving as a judge with the \u200d4th Judicial Circuit since January 2020.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement following the shooting, Maryland Judiciary expressed deep sorrow over\u200d Wilkinson&#8217;s tragic loss.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u200cinformed! 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Despite\u200b the tragic incident, Judge Wilkinson&#8217;s commitment\u2063 to justice and the rule\u200c of \u200blaw remains steadfast in the hearts \u200dand minds \u2063of those who knew him.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Andrew\u2063 Wilkinson was a highly respected and dedicated member of the legal community. Known for his fair and impartial rulings, he was beloved by both \u2064his colleagues and those who appeared before him in court. His tragic death has sent shockwaves throughout the community and has left a void \u2064that will not easily be filled.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting, which took place in the judge&#8217;s driveway, has drawn attention\u200d to the \u2064dangers that \u200cmembers of the judiciary face in carrying out their duties. While judges are expected to make difficult \u200bdecisions and often deal with individuals who may harbor negative emotions, it is essential that they \u200dare protected from\u200c any form of violence or harm.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the shooting occurred just hours after Judge Wilkinson granted custody of the\u200c suspect&#8217;s children to his estranged wife raises questions about \u2062the suspect&#8217;s motive. It is a chilling reminder of the\u2062 potential dangers that judges and \u200cother individuals\u200b involved \u200cin the legal \u200csystem may face when dealing with sensitive and emotionally \u200bcharged cases.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement\u2062 agencies are actively pursuing \u2062the suspect, Pedro \u200cArgote, who \u2062remains at large. The Washington \u200bCounty Sheriff&#8217;s Office is urging the public to provide any information that\u2064 may lead to\u200b his arrest, but cautioning\u2062 against \u2062approaching him directly. \u200cPublic cooperation in the search for the\u200d suspect\u2062 is crucial in bringing justice to Judge \u200dWilkinson and his family.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of this tragic event, it is important to remember\u2063 and honor Judge Wilkinson&#8217;s legacy. As a dedicated servant of justice, he exemplified the values of fairness, integrity, and compassion. His loss is deeply felt by the legal community and the community \u200cat\u200c large.<\/p>\n<p>The killing of Judge Andrew Wilkinson serves as a stark reminder of the risks that\u2064 judges and other individuals in the legal system face every day. It\u200d highlights the need for enhanced security measures for those involved in the justice system,\u200b as well as \u200cincreased public awareness of the vital\u200c role that judges play in upholding the rule of \u2064law.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of\u200d this\u200d tragedy, it is crucial that the legal community and the public come together to support and protect those \u200cwho \u2062carry out \u2062the\u200d important task of administering justice. It is a time to \u2062reflect on the sacrifices\u2064 that \u200djudges and their families make in the pursuit of justice and to ensure that they are provided \u2063with \u200bthe necessary\u2064 resources and protection.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of Judge Andrew Wilkinson is a \u2063profound tragedy \u200dthat has shaken the\u200b legal community and \u200cthe\u2064 community at large. It\u2062 is a stark reminder of the \u200crisks involved in the pursuit of justice. As \u200cwe mourn the loss of an\u2062 esteemed member of the judiciary, let \u2064us also honor\u200b his memory by working towards a safer and more\u200b secure environment \u2062for\u2062 those who uphold the principles of justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>calling a targeted attack. Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert addressed the media in Hagerstown, Md., providing details about the incident. 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