Arrest made in killing of millionaire philanthropist at Maryland senior facility, police say

Arrest made in killing of millionaire philanthropist

Montgomery County police have made an arrest in the shooting death of millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller inside a Potomac senior living facility.

POTOMAC, Md. - Montgomery County police have made an arrest in the shooting death of millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller inside a Potomac senior living facility.

Fuller, 87, was found dead the morning of Feb. 14 inside his apartment at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility. Police say he died from a gunshot wound to the head.

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Detectives plan to announce the arrest at a 3 p.m. news conference Wednesday. Maryland State Police officials will also attend to discuss a connection between Fuller’s killing and a suspect who opened fire on a state trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Last week, authorities released surveillance video showing a person they identified as a suspect on the grounds of the senior facility.

Fuller was a retired Navy Reserve officer and attorney from Augusta, Maine, widely known for his philanthropic work.

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