In the quiet, secure halls of the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility, a Valentine's Day morning was shattered by a grim discovery. On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Robert Fuller Jr., an 87-year-old White male, was found unresponsive in his apartment. Emergency services were called to the scene in the 10800 block of Potomac Tennis Lane for what was initially reported as a medical emergency around 7:34 a.m. Despite the efforts of first responders, Mr.
Fuller was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial observations by officers of trauma to Mr. Fuller's head quickly turned the situation from a medical call to a criminal investigation. The Major Crimes Division of the Montgomery County Department of Police was brought in to lead the inquiry. Detectives processed the scene and later confirmed that Mr. Fuller had been shot, and his death was officially ruled a homicide. An autopsy was scheduled with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to formally determine the cause and manner of death. A friend of Fuller's, Joseph Owen, stated that while Fuller had been suffering from various illnesses and his death was not a complete surprise, the violent manner of his passing was a shock.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities assured the public that they believed the shooting was an isolated incident, though the occurrence of such a violent act within a secure facility caused concern. Investigators are working closely with the staff of the senior living facility, reviewing extensive surveillance footage to piece together the events leading to Mr. Fuller's death. While no suspects were immediately identified or taken into custody, the Montgomery County Police Department later released surveillance video of a person of interest on the property around the time of the homicide. The suspect's gender and race are not clear from the footage, which shows an individual with long dark hair walking away from the camera. Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the individual, asking anyone who recognizes the person's clothing or gait to come forward. As of now, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of the man known for his generosity and significant philanthropic contributions, particularly in Maine.
