The United States Marshals Service is offering a hefty award of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Pedro Argote, who is the suspected killer of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson.
In a press release, the Marshals Service said that they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the 49-year-old suspect and are offering a $10,000 award.
Officials say that Argote is considered "armed and dangerous."
Authorities believe Argote is driving a silver 2009 Mercedes GL 450 with the Maryland registration of 4EH0408.
The suspected killer is accused of allegedly murdering Washington County Circuit Court Assistant Judge Wilkinson on Thursday evening.
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According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the 52-year-old judge was found dead in his driveway on Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police say that deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. Thursday. The judge was pronounced dead at Meritus Medical Center.
Washington County court records show that Wilkinson presided over a judgment hearing in Argote's divorce case stemming from 2022 on Thursday. The next hearing was scheduled for October 31.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App.
