A millionaire philanthropist lawyer is dead in a shocking crime. He was shot and killed while living at a Maryland senior living facility. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, and the shooter remains at large.
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87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr., a philanthropist lawyer, died after being shot inside his apartment at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility in Potomac. The Montgomery County Police confirmed the grisly crime.
They wrote, "When first responders arrived, they located Fuller unresponsive inside an apartment within the senior living facility. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene."
The police continued, "Officers on scene observed that Fuller had trauma to the head and Major Crimes was notified. After processing the scene, Homicide detectives confirmed that Fuller had been shot. His death is being investigated as a homicide and he was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy to determine cause and manner of death."
Authorities arrived at the scene on Saturday morning. Homicide detectives determined that the philanthropist lawyer had been shot to death. Fuller was a well-known figure in Maine. He became known for his generosity with his money. Fuller donated $1.64 million to the City of Augusta to improve the Cony High School athletic facility.
Lawyer Killed Inside Home
At the time, Fuller said, "I believe that when a high school has a continuing history of athletic success, it fosters a sense of community pride. It rubs off. When this pride is evident, it becomes easier to attract people who'll add value — doctors, teachers, artists, entrepreneurs — and who'll choose to stay around. So, I don't think of my action as simply a gift but rather as an investment in Augusta's future."
He also donated to the MaineGeneral Medical Center and Kennebec Historical Society as well. Following his suprising death, the city paid tribute to the laywer.
"More than his philanthropy, Mr. Fuller believed in Augusta, in its people, its future, and its potential. He supported projects not simply as investments, but as acts of community stewardship. On behalf of the City Council, City staff, and the residents of Augusta, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Fuller's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," a city spokesperson told WMTW.
