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

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

The Brief

  • Police arrested a suspect in the killing of 87‑year‑old Robert Fuller.
  • Fuller was found fatally shot inside his Potomac senior‑living apartment on Feb. 14.
  • Officials will outline the case Wednesday, including ties to a suspect who fired at a state trooper.

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.

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.

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