Topline
Maryland police are investigating the killing of Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson Thursday night, Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, with state troopers reportedly being dispatched to protect other judges in the area.
A judge was reportedly shot at his home on Thursday night.
Key Facts
Deputies found Wilkinson, 52, suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds in a residential driveway in Hagerstown, Maryland, the sheriff’s office said.
The officers had been responding to a reported shooting at around 8 p.m.
Wilkinson was taken to the Meritus Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
The incident is being investigated as a homicide and police provided no further details on account of it being an active investigation.
Maryland State Police troopers have reportedly been dispatched to protect other judges in the area, according to ABC 7 News.
Key Background
Wilkinson was born in Agana, Guam, and joined the Washington County Circuit Court as an associate judge in January 2020, according to his profile on the court’s website. Wilkinson’s colleague, Judge Brett R. Wilson, confirmed his death in an interview with the New York Times and said the courthouse housed just six judges who “all know each other very well.” Former state Delegate Neil Parrott posted on X that Wilkson’s death was “horrible news” and urged people to pray for his family and the police.
What To Watch For
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said it plans to hold a press conference to share more details of the investigation, though it is unclear when this will be. It said details of the event will be posted on its website and social media pages when available.
Further Reading
Maryland authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson (CNN)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/10/20/maryland-police-investigate-killing-of-circuit-court-judge/