Arrest Made in Killing of Millionaire Philanthropist at Maryland Senior Facility

Police say suspect also fired at state trooper in Baltimore

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Montgomery County police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller inside his apartment at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility in Potomac, Maryland. Authorities plan to outline the case, including ties to a suspect who fired at a state trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The killing of a prominent philanthropist inside a senior living facility has raised concerns about security and safety for vulnerable residents. The arrest and connection to a separate incident with a state trooper also suggest a potentially dangerous suspect was apprehended.

The details

Police found Robert Fuller, a retired Navy Reserve officer and attorney from Augusta, Maine, dead from a gunshot wound to the head inside his apartment on February 14. Authorities released surveillance video last week showing a suspect on the grounds of the senior facility. The suspect is now in custody and officials plan to provide more details on the arrest and its connection to the shooting of a state trooper in Baltimore.

  • Robert Fuller was found dead inside his apartment on February 14, 2026.
  • Police released surveillance video of a suspect last week.
  • The suspect was arrested and authorities will hold a news conference on February 25, 2026 to provide more details.

The players

Robert Fuller

An 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist from Augusta, Maine who was found dead inside his apartment at a senior living facility in Potomac, Maryland.

Montgomery County Department of Police

The law enforcement agency that made an arrest in the killing of Robert Fuller.

Maryland State Police

Officials who will attend the news conference to discuss the connection between Fuller's killing and a suspect who opened fire on a state trooper during a traffic stop in Baltimore.

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What’s next

The judge will decide whether to grant bail for the suspect at a hearing on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for heightened security measures to protect vulnerable senior residents, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to apprehend dangerous suspects who may be connected to multiple crimes.