Roy McGrath, a former Maryland political aide wanted on corruption charges, died Monday after he was wounded while being confronted by law enforcement agents, his wife's lawyer said.
A former Maryland political aide wanted on corruption charges died Monday after he was wounded while being confronted by law enforcement agents, his wife's lawyer said, following a manhunt that was launched when the man failed to appear for trial.
Further details, including who shot McGrath and under what circumstances, were not immediately released. The shooting was under investigation. McGrath, 53, served as chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. He was declared a wanted fugitive after his disappearance, and the FBI has said he was considered an international flight risk.
After McGrath failed to appear at Baltimore’s federal courthouse on March 13, Murtha said he believed McGrath, who had moved to Naples, Florida, was planning to fly to Maryland the night before. Instead of beginning jury selection, a judge issued an arrest warrant and dismissed prospective jurors.