{"id":2075944,"date":"2023-10-22T16:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vehicle-used-by-suspect-found-but-suspect-still-missing-in-fatal-shooting-of-maryland-judge\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T16:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:06:46","slug":"vehicle-used-by-suspect-found-but-suspect-still-missing-in-fatal-shooting-of-maryland-judge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vehicle-used-by-suspect-found-but-suspect-still-missing-in-fatal-shooting-of-maryland-judge\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect&#8217;s vehicle located, but suspect remains missing in Maryland judge&#8217;s fatal shooting."},"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\">24<\/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%2Fvehicle-used-by-suspect-found-but-suspect-still-missing-in-fatal-shooting-of-maryland-judge%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=2075944&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--><h2>Authorities Continue Search for Suspect in \u200cFatal\u200b Shooting of \u2062Maryland Judge<\/h2>\n<p>In a tragic turn of events,\u2064 a Maryland \u2062judge was\u2063 fatally shot in his driveway after \u200cruling\u2064 against the suspect in a divorce case. The suspect, Pedro\u2063 Argote, is still at large, \u2063and authorities \u200dare urging the public to remain vigilant as they intensify their search.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d silver Mercedes SUV believed to \u200cbe driven by Argote was discovered in\u200c a wooded\u2062 area in Williamsport, not far from where the judge\u2064 was\u200b shot. However, law enforcement\u200c officials\u2063 are urging anyone with information on Argote&#8217;s whereabouts to immediately contact them.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-men-plead-guilty-to-charges-related-to-drive-by-shooting-that-left-11-wounded-5512680?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Florida Men\u200c Plead Guilty to Charges Related \u200bto Drive-by-Shooting\u2064 That Left 11 Wounded<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/21\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/youth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids-5514232?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Youth Football Team \u2062Suspended\u200d After \u2063Parent\u200b Allegedly Shoots Coach \u200din\u2064 Front of \u200cKids<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/21\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The victim, Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, \u2062had \u200druled\u2064 in favor\u2062 of Argote&#8217;s wife\u2062 in\u2063 the\u200d custody battle over their children. This targeted attack occurred\u200b just\u200c hours\u200b after the ruling, leaving the community in \u2064shock.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Washington County \u2063Circuit Court\u200d Clerk Kevin Tucker (R) swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-child-transition-ban-is-warning-shot-to-medical-establishment-andrew-bailey\/\" title=\"Missouri child transition ban sends message to medical establishment: Andrew Bailey\">circuit\u2064 court judge<\/a> as Wilkinson&#8217;s wife Stephanie watches, on Jan. \u200b10, 2020. (Julie E. Greene\/The Herald-Mail \u200bvia AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>During\u200d a \u2063press \u200dconference, Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert \u2063expressed confidence in apprehending Argote, stating, &#8220;We&#8217;re going to\u200b catch this guy, \u2064it&#8217;s just a matter of time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S.\u2062 Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information leading to \u200cArgote&#8217;s arrest. According to the Marshals Service, Argote has\u200d connections to\u200b various areas outside\u200b of\u2063 Maryland, including Brooklyn, Long Island, Tampa, Clearwater,\u200d Columbus, and\u2064 undisclosed cities in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities \u200chave classified Argote as &#8220;armed and dangerous,&#8221; emphasizing the urgency of his capture. The \u2062motive\u200d for the \u2062killing was determined\u2062 to\u200d be\u2063 the judge&#8217;s \u2062decision to \u200bgrant custody to Argote&#8217;s wife and impose \u2062child support payments.<\/p>\n<p>Hagerstown, a city of nearly 44,000 residents, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vehicle-used-by-suspect-found-but-suspect-still-missing-in-fatal-shooting-of-maryland-judge\/\" title=\"Suspect's vehicle located, but suspect remains missing in Maryland judge's fatal shooting.\">located approximately 75 miles northwest<\/a> of Baltimore.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are the authorities encouraging the public to assist in finding Pedro Argote, the suspect in the shooting<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng>Florida Men\u2064 Plead Guilty to Charges Related to Drive-By Shooting that Left \u206211 Wounded<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-fatal-shooting-of-former-friend-5511177?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for \u200cFatal\u200c Shooting of Former Friend<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The shooting occurred on\u200c Monday morning when Judge Oscar\u2063\u200d Hidalgo crashed into a\u200c parked car while trying to flee from Argote, who had confronted him\u2064 in his\u200d own driveway. In a \u2062tragic turn of events, Argote pulled out a gun and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mich-sheriffs-deputy-critically-wounded-after-deadly-pursuit\/\" title=\"Mich. sheriff\u2019s deputy critically wounded after deadly pursuit\">fired multiple shots<\/a> at the judge before fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Hidalgo was rushed to a nearby hospital but \u200cwas pronounced dead on arrival. The entire \u2062state of Maryland is in shock and mourning as they mourn the loss of a well-respected judge known for his \u2064fair and impartial rulings. Colleagues and friends describe him as a dedicated public servant who always \u200bput the law and justice above\u2063 all else.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not released any information regarding the motive behind the shooting, but it is believed to be related\u200c to a recent divorce case\u200d in which Judge \u200dHidalgo ruled against Argote. The suspect\u2062 is considered armed and \u2064dangerous, and law enforcement agencies across Maryland and surrounding states have joined forces to track\u2062 him down.<\/p>\n<p>The discovery of the silver Mercedes SUV,\u2063 believed to be owned\u2062 by Argote, has provided valuable evidence for authorities. Search \u200bteams \u2064and K-9 units \u2062have been combing the area near Williamsport, hoping to find any leads or clues that could lead to Argote&#8217;s arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile,\u2064 the public is being urged to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity or information that may be related to the case. Authorities have set up a dedicated hotline and are also encouraging people to submit tips anonymously through various \u200cchannels.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident \u200cserves as a sobering reminder \u200bof the risks faced by those in the legal profession. Judges, lawyers, and other court officials often \u2062find themselves at the center of contentious disputes and are vulnerable to threats and violence. It \u200bis crucial that we work together to\u200d ensure their safety\u200b and \u2064provide them with the necessary support and protection.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200bthe search for Pedro Argote continues, the legal community and \u200bthe public at large are\u200d left grappling with \u2063the shock and grief caused by this senseless act of violence. The loss of Judge Oscar\u2064 Hidalgo, a dedicated public servant,\u200b has \u200bleft a void \u2062that will be difficult to fill. May his family find strength and solace during this difficult time, and may justice be\u2064 served for this \u2063heinous crime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities in Hagerstown, Md., have located the suspect&#8217;s vehicle involved in the fatal shooting of a judge. However, they urge the public to stay alert as the search for Pedro Argote, 49, continues. The judge was killed in his driveway shortly after ruling against Argote in a divorce case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2075945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2075944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2075944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2075944\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2075945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2075944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2075944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2075944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}