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kelly1mm

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Thu Oct 19, 2023, 11:28 PM Oct 2023

Washington County Circuit Court judge killed, court official confirms

"The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Thursday night attack on a Washington County Circuit Court judge, who was later pronounced dead, Circuit Court Administrative Judge Brett R. Wilson confirmed in a phone interview.

Wilson referred The Herald-Mail to the sheriff's office for further information.

Sgt. Carly Hose, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, earlier said the sheriff's office was investigating a shooting.

Asked what was going on in the area of Olde Waterford Road north of Hagerstown, a Maryland State Police corporal said state police is assisting the sheriff's office and referred media to the sheriff's office."



https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2023/10/19/police-investigating-slaying-of-county-judge-in-western-maryland/71247680007/


While the Judge has not been named (and I will not do so until it is released by the media) I personally know the Judge in question and am asking for thoughts/prayers for the family and for justice to be served swiftly.

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Washington County Circuit Court judge killed, court official confirms (Original Post) kelly1mm Oct 2023 OP
Update with Judge's name. It was Judge Andrew Wilkenson. kelly1mm Oct 2023 #1

kelly1mm

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1. Update with Judge's name. It was Judge Andrew Wilkenson.
Thu Oct 19, 2023, 11:52 PM
Oct 2023

BALTIMORE - Police are investigating the death of a Washington County Circuit Court judge.

Judge Andrew Wilkinson died on Thursday in Hagerstown, Washington County Administrative Judge Brett Wilson said.

No other information was provided.

An investigation is ongoing.

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/death-investigation-underway-for-a-washington-county-circuit-court-judge/

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