Millionaire Philanthropist SHOT DEAD—No Arrests

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A beloved 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist was shot dead inside his supposedly secure assisted living facility in an affluent Maryland suburb, and authorities still have no suspects days later—raising alarming questions about safety at high-end senior care centers.

Story Snapshot

Robert Fuller Jr., a Navy veteran and millionaire philanthropist, was found shot dead on Valentine’s Day morning at Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility in ritzy Potomac, Maryland
Montgomery County Police confirmed the homicide but have made no arrests and identified no suspects despite reviewing surveillance footage
Fuller donated over $1.6 million to his Maine community, including funding Cony High School’s athletic complex during COVID-19 financial struggles
The killing at the upscale senior living center raises serious concerns about security vulnerabilities at facilities entrusted with protecting our nation’s elderly

Navy Veteran Philanthropist Killed in Secure Facility

Robert Fuller Jr., an 87-year-old retired Navy reserve officer, attorney, and philanthropist from Augusta, Maine, was discovered unresponsive with severe head trauma from a gunshot wound around 7:30 a.m. on February 14, 2026. First responders arrived at his residence within the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility on the 10800 block of Potomac Tennis Lane and pronounced him dead at the scene. Montgomery County Police homicide detectives processed the crime scene and confirmed the death as a homicide, sending Fuller’s body to the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy. The incident occurred in Fuller’s private residence within the facility.

Community Mourns Generous Benefactor

Fuller built a distinguished reputation in Augusta, Maine, through decades of community investment that extended far beyond typical charitable giving. He donated over $1.6 million to rescue Cony High School’s stalled athletic complex project during COVID-19 financial hardships, viewing the contribution as an “investment in Augusta’s future” rather than mere philanthropy. The athletic facility was renamed Fuller Field in his honor. His generosity also benefited MaineGeneral Medical Center, Kennebec Historical Society, Kennebec Valley YMCA, Old Fort Western, and Lithgow Public Library. Augusta city officials released statements expressing deep sadness, noting his contributions “will have a lasting impact” through “acts of community stewardship.”

Investigation Stalls With No Suspects Identified

Montgomery County Police continue investigating the homicide with no arrests made as of February 18, 2026, despite reviewing surveillance footage from the facility. Authorities have not determined whether Fuller was specifically targeted or if the killing was random. Police have withheld details about how the perpetrator accessed Fuller’s residence and whether the entry suggests internal facility access or external intrusion. Cogir Potomac Senior Living released a statement saying they are “deeply saddened” and “fully cooperating” with investigators while emphasizing that resident safety remains their “highest priority.” However, the facility has remained silent on whether any security protocol changes have been implemented following the homicide.

Security Failures Threaten Vulnerable Seniors

The unsolved murder exposes troubling vulnerabilities at assisted living facilities where families trust their elderly loved ones will be protected. Potomac ranks among the most affluent suburbs in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, and Cogir Potomac Senior Living markets itself as a premium facility. Yet an 87-year-old veteran was shot dead inside his own residence with no explanation of how security measures failed to prevent the killing or identify the perpetrator. This case should alarm every American with elderly family members in similar facilities. The lack of transparency about security protocols and the complete absence of suspect information days after the homicide raises questions about whether these facilities adequately protect residents or merely provide the illusion of safety while collecting premium fees.

Unanswered Questions Demand Accountability

Families entrusting senior care facilities with their most vulnerable loved ones deserve answers about how this homicide occurred in a supposedly secure environment. Montgomery County authorities must determine whether facility staff, residents, or outside individuals had opportunity to commit this crime. The investigation’s apparent lack of progress despite available surveillance footage is concerning. Fuller served his country, built a successful legal career, and invested millions in his community’s future—yet he was murdered in a place meant to provide security in his final years. Americans watching this case expect aggressive investigation and full accountability from both law enforcement and the facility. Until suspects are identified and security failures explained, families nationwide have reason to question the safety promises of assisted living centers.