Maryland murder suspect Pedro Argote’s silver Mercedes was found abandoned Saturday morning in the Williamsport area. but the man suspected of gunning down Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside his Hagerstown home is still on the run.
Wilkinson, 52, was fatally shot Thursday night, hours after presiding over Argote’s divorce hearing and awarding custody of four children to his partner, CrimeOnline reported. Argote, 49, did not attend the hearing.
Wilkinson gave the children’s mother sole use and possession of the property and barred Argote from entering. Argote was ordered to pay $1,120 a month child support.
Washington County officials said during a news conference that Argote’s car was found in a remote and wooded area by a resident, who notified police, WTTG reported.
Sheriff Brian Albert said Friday that Wilkinson’s wife and son were at home when the judge was shot down.
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[Featured image: Pedro Argote/Washington County Sheriff’s Office; Andrew Wilkinson/Washington County Bar Association]
