UPDATE: Suspect Pedro Argote found dead.
Manhunt underway for suspect Pedro Argote who shot and killed judge.
Pedro Argote, 49, allegedly shot Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the judge’s driveway in Hagerstown, Maryland, police said.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Press Release
Media Release: UPDATED INFORMATION: HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the below-listed individual in connection to the Olde Waterford Road homicide investigation.
Anyone with information on the location of Pedro Argote, 49, is asked to notify law enforcement immediately. Argote is 5’7”, 130 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He may be operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.
Anyone with information in reference to Argote’s location is asked to not approach him but to immediately notify law enforcement.
This continues to be an active investigation, certain details of the case will not be released to the public by law enforcement.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. The press conference will be at 100 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD, 21740, at the Washington County Government Administration Building.