Arrest Made in 87-Year-Old Man's Killing at Potomac Assisted Living Facility

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of Robert Fuller Jr. at the Cogir of Potomac facility.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, have arrested an employee of the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility in connection with the killing of 87-year-old resident Robert Fuller Jr. Fuller was found shot in the head in his apartment on Valentine's Day. Authorities have not yet released the name of the suspect, but say there is a connection between the arrest and a separate incident earlier this week in which a suspect shot at a Maryland State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore.

Why it matters

The killing of Robert Fuller Jr., a prominent lawyer and philanthropist, has shocked the community in Potomac and raised concerns about security at the Cogir of Potomac facility. The arrest of an employee in connection with the crime has added to the mystery and underscored the need for a thorough investigation to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding Fuller's death.

The details

According to police, the suspect was arrested in connection with Fuller's killing as well as a separate incident earlier this week in which a suspect shot at a Maryland State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore. The suspect, 22-year-old Maurquise Emillo James, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the traffic stop shooting. Authorities believe the vehicle involved in the traffic stop, described as a silver or gray Infiniti with partial license plates, dark tinted windows, front-end damage, and broken headlights, may also be connected to Fuller's killing.

  • On Valentine's Day, Robert Fuller Jr. was found shot in the head in his apartment at the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility.
  • On Tuesday, February 25, 2026, police conducted a traffic stop in Baltimore during which a suspect shot at a Maryland State Police trooper and fled the scene.

The players

Robert Fuller Jr.

An 87-year-old resident of the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility who was found shot to death in his apartment on Valentine's Day.

Maurquise Emillo James

A 22-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a Maryland State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore.

Cogir of Potomac

The assisted living facility where Robert Fuller Jr. resided and was found dead.

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What they’re saying

“If I can make it to 87 years old and have accomplished a small fraction of what he was able to do in his life, I will feel like I led a full life.”

— Bill Bridgeo, Maine State Representative (NBC Washington)

What’s next

Montgomery County police are set to give an update about the arrest in Fuller's killing during a 3 p.m. news conference on February 26, 2026.

The takeaway

The arrest of an employee of the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility in connection with the killing of 87-year-old resident Robert Fuller Jr. has raised serious concerns about security and safety at the facility. The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding Fuller's death will be crucial in determining whether the facility bears any responsibility and what steps need to be taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.