Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Maryland Judge After Custody Ruling

Suspected killer, Pedro Argote, allegedly targeted Judge Wilkinson hours after he lost child custody in Wilkinson's court; Argote's abandoned car has been found but police continue the manhunt, urging public vigilance.

The manhunt continues for Pedro Argote, who is believed to have fatally shot Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson in his driveway a few hours after losing child custody in Wilkinson's court.
The vehicle that Argote was believed to be driving, a silver Mercedes, has been found abandoned in a wooded area near Hagerstown, Maryland.
Judge Wilkinson had presided over Argote's divorce case and granted sole custody of their four children to Argote's estranged wife.
Argote, who is considered armed and dangerous, did not attend the custody hearing. He was ordered to pay $1,120 in child support each month and to have no contact with his children.
A $10,000 reward has been offered by the U.S. Marshals Service for information leading to Argote's arrest. Reports indicate that Argote has ties to multiple regions outside Maryland, including New York, Florida, Indiana, and North Carolina.