The flight of former Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan's, former chief of staff, ended following a shootout with FBI agents. Roy McGrath was being pursued by federal agents for three weeks after he fled just prior to his trial for wire fraud, embezzlement, misconduct in office and misuse of state funds began last month.
The #FBI is Offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Roy C. McGrath. An arrest warrant has been issued for McGrath after he failed to appear in Baltimore, MD for trial. For more information: https://t.co/rt0cBd4Yjrhttps://t.co/PP08makNSB…
— FBI Baltimore (@FBIBaltimore) April 3, 2023
As reported by The Baltimore Banner, McGrath died in a Tennessee hospital as a result of a gunshot wound. No information has been provided at this time as to whether it was a projectile from his own weapon or one that came from an officer's pistol.
Up to $20,000 reward
After three weeks of intense searching, and with a reward of $10,000 - which increased to $20,000 after the flight was prolonged - for people who could provide relevant information on his whereabouts, federal agents were able to locate him in Knoxville.
According to Shayne Buchwald, FBI public affairs officer, several agents encountered McGrath at a commercial intersection around 6:30 p.m. and opened fire. "During the arrest, the subject, Roy McGrath, sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital," Buchwald noted.
