Pedro Argote shoots dead Maryland judge presiding divorce case

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : 'The Maryland Judiciary is actively engaging with law enforcement to assist in resolving this matter and to ensure the safety of our judges, staff, and visitors, which remains our top priority.'Wilkinson had been an associate judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit since 2020, according to his profile on the Washington County website.
49% : The Washington County Sheriff's Office issued a statement saying that they were seeking the whereabouts of the 'enraged' dad, believed to be driving, 'a silver 2009 Mercedes GL450, displaying Maryland registration plates 4EH0408.''Anyone with information in reference to Argote's location is asked to not approach him but to immediately notify law enforcement,' the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. '
43% : This continues to be an active investigation, certain details of the case will not be released to the public by law enforcement.'Court records indicate that Wilkinson oversaw Argote's divorce proceedings -- which was the only case on the judge's docket Thursday, hours before he was shot dead.
43% : 'Anyone with information in reference to Argote's location is asked to not approach him but to immediately notify law enforcement,' officials said.

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