Maryland Judge Shot Dead in Driveway, Police Search for Man Whose Divorce Case Was Before Victim

The county sheriff confirmed that the suspect lost the custody of his children.

Washington County Circuit Court Clerk Kevin Tucker (R) swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a circuit court judge on Jan. 10, 2020, as Wilkinson's wife, Stephanie, watches. Julie E. Greene/The Herald-Mail via AP

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland has identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a circuit court judge on Thursday, and is asking for the public’s help in locating him.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday morning it is searching for 49-year-old Pedro Argote in connection with the killing. The man is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He might be operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.