Current:Home > Contact-usMaryland circuit court judge Andrew Wilkinson shot and killed outside home-InfoLens
Maryland circuit court judge Andrew Wilkinson shot and killed outside home
View Date:2024-12-23 14:16:03
The Washington County Sheriff's Office in Maryland has confirmed that Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, was fatally shot on Thursday night.
At approximately 8 p.m., deputies responded to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown, Maryland -- some 80 miles northwest of Baltimore -- for a reported shooting.
MORE: Nearly 200 decomposing bodies removed from funeral home
"The victim, an adult male, was located in the driveway of a residence. The victim was suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was transported to Meritus Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries," authorities said in a press statement following the incident.
No additional information was provided about a potential suspect and the case remains an active homicide investigation.
MORE: Former nurse sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting multiple inmates at Oregon's only women's prison
Wilkinson has served in Washington County's 4th Judicial Circuit since January 10, 2020, according to his bio.
State Delegate Neil Parrott on X, formerly known as Twitter, said the incident was "horrible news."
MORE: Man charged with murder after killing his sister and 6-year-old niece in head-on car crash
"It appears that Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot multiple times and has passed away. Police are actively searching for the murderer. Please pray for our police and for Judge Wilkinson's family at this time," Parrot wrote.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they will hold a press conference regarding the case but have not announced when that will take place.
veryGood! (383)
Related
- Quincy Jones' Cause of Death Revealed
- Mega Millions winning numbers for May 10 drawing: Jackpot rises to $331 million
- Alaska governor issues disaster declaration for areas affected by flooding from breakup of river ice
- Avicii’s Ex Emily Goldberg Dead at 34
- Zendaya Shares When She Feels Extra Safe With Boyfriend Tom Holland
- MALCOIN Trading Center: A Leader in the Stablecoin Market
- Lysander Clark's Business Core Empire: WT Finance Institute
- Extreme G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says, following unusual solar event
- Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump’s classified documents case
- Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City
Ranking
- What is ‘Doge’? Explaining the meme and cryptocurrency after Elon Musk's appointment to D.O.G.E.
- 10 best new Broadway plays and musicals you need to see this summer, including 'Illinoise'
- Northern lights on full display across US, Europe on Friday: See photos
- Trump tells Jersey Shore crowd he’s being forced to endure ‘Biden show trial’ in hush money case
- The Daily Money: Inflation is still a thing
- Man found dead after Ohio movie theater shooting. Person considered suspect is arrested
- A critically endangered newborn addax now calls Disney's Animal Kingdom home: Watch video
- Recently retired tennis player Camila Giorgi on the run from Italian tax authorities, per report
Recommendation
-
The Masked Singer's Ice King Might Be a Jonas Brother
-
Horoscopes Today, May 10, 2024
-
James Simons, mathematician, philanthropist and hedge fund founder, has died
-
The Best Walking Pads & Under-Desk Treadmills for Your Home Office Space
-
Armie Hammer Says His Mom Gifted Him a Vasectomy for His 38th Birthday
-
Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades
-
LA County prosecutors say leaked racist recording involved a crime. But they won’t file charges
-
1 of 3 teens charged with killing a Colorado woman while throwing rocks at cars pleads guilty