A Maryland judge was shot dead in his home Thursday night and no arrests have been made in the shocking crime.
Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was gunned down in his Hagerstown home, according to local reports.
He was killed on the 19000 block of Olde Waterford Road, sources with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department told local CBS News affiliate station WUSA9.
Authorities have not released any suspect description or motive as of yet.
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Former state representative, Neil Parrott, confirmed the judge’s death on X.
“Horrible news in Washington County tonight. It appears that Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot multiple times and has passed away,” he tweeted.
“Police are actively searching for the murderer. Please pray for our police and for Judge Wilkinson’s family at this time.”
Maryland state troopers have been dispatched to the homes of other judges to provide protection, according to ABC 7 News.
