Judge Wilkinson was promptly transported to Meritus Medical Center but, tragically, succumbed to his injuries. At the time of the attack, his wife and son were inside the family home, adding to the shock and distress surrounding this horrific event.
A Life of Service Cut Short
Judge Andrew Wilkinson, aged 52, had been serving as a judge on the Washington County Circuit Court in the Fourth Judicial Circuit since January 2020. His professional journey included a stint as an assistant county attorney in Washington County from 2006 to 2012.
Born in Agana, Guam, in 1971, Judge Wilkinson was a distinguished scholar, graduating from the University of North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in economics and earning his law degree from the Emory University School of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar and served as a law clerk in the Washington County Circuit Court until 1998.
The shocking murder of Judge Wilkinson has sent shockwaves through the Maryland legal community, leaving many perplexed and heartbroken as they grapple with the loss of a respected jurist. The hunt for Pedro Argote continues, and the state remains on edge as authorities strive to bring justice to this tragedy.
