Police are investigating the death of a millionaire philanthropist after he was allegedly shot on Feb. 14 at a Maryland senior living facility, officials said.
Emergency services, including police and fire, responded to the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility at around 7:34 a.m. on Feb 14, according to a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) press release. Authorities said they found Robert Fuller, 87, unresponsive inside one of the facility’s apartments. Emergency responders tried to administer life-saving measures, but Fuller was declared deceased on-scene.
Police who responded to the facility noticed Fuller had apparent head trauma and notified the MCPD’s Major Crimes division, according to the press release. Homicide detectives investigated the scene and alleged that Fuller was shot. Authorities declared his death a homicide investigation, with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner working to determine his cause and manner of death, police said. (RELATED: Cops Arrest Child Predator For Alleged Hours-Long Rape Of Minor After He Flees Country)
Fuller was a lawyer and philanthropist from Maine, WMTW reported. He donated $1.64 million to help renovate Cony High School’s Alumni Field complex back in February 2021, according to a Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce (KVCC) announcement at the time.
“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,” Fuller said of his donation.
A spokesperson for the city of Augusta reacted to Fuller’s death, praising his philanthropy and support of the community and offering condolences to his loved ones.
“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,” the spokesperson told WMTW.
Fuller was also known for his contributions to the Maine General Medical Center, the Kennebec Historical Society, the Kennebec Valley YMCA, a historical site called the Old Fort Western, and a community library, the KVCC announcement read.
In addition to his 35-year law career and philanthropy, Fuller was a senior Navy Reserve officer and authored a 2009 novel called “Unnatural Deaths,” according to WGME.
No arrests have been made in connection with Fuller’s death, and no suspect information has been released, police said.
The Daily Caller contacted the Montgomery County Police Department, who did not immediately comment on the case.