Lawyer Robert Fuller Jr. shot and killed at a senior living center in Maryland

Billionaire Philanthropist Shot in Maryland Nursing Home

An 87-year-old lawyer and philanthropist, Robert Fuller Jr., was found shot inside a nursing home in Maryland on Valentine’s Day. This tragic incident has prompted local authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.

Fuller was discovered unresponsive in his apartment at the Cogill Potomac Senior Living facility in Potomac, according to the Montgomery County Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Preliminary reports indicate that Fuller sustained serious head injuries and detectives later confirmed he had been shot. Details surrounding the investigation are still unfolding, with the coroner examining the specifics of his death.

As of now, no information has been released regarding a suspect, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

Fuller was well-regarded in central Maine. After a successful legal career, he became a notable philanthropic figure, particularly after donating $1.64 million in 2021 to the City of Augusta for improvements to the Coney High School athletic facility, which will bear his name, Fuller Field. He believed that a strong athletic program fosters community pride.

In addition to his contributions to education, Fuller supported various organizations, such as Maine General Medical Center and the Kennebec Historical Society.

Upon news of his death, Augusta city officials expressed their condolences, highlighting not just his financial contributions but also his belief in the potential and promise of the community. They emphasized that he viewed his projects as acts of community care and stewardship.

Notably, Fuller was related to Melville Fuller, who served as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1888 to 1910. The elder Fuller is known for establishing the “separate but equal” doctrine in the controversial Plessy v. Ferguson case. Interestingly, Robert Fuller Jr. had gifted a statue of his ancestor to Kennebec County, although it was later removed at the county’s decision.