Fugitive former aide to ex-Maryland governor dies in confrontation with FBI
by The Associated Press and Guardian staff from US news | The Guardian on (#6AFFY)
Roy McGrath was wanted on corruption charges and manhunt had been launched after he failed to appear for trial
An ex-Maryland governor's former political aide - who was wanted on corruption charges - died on Monday after he was wounded while being confronted by law enforcement agents, his lawyer said, following a manhunt that was launched when the man failed to appear for trial.
Roy McGrath's death was confirmed by the FBI to attorney Joseph Murtha. Murtha added that it was not immediately clear if McGrath's wound was self-inflicted or came during an exchange of gunfire with agents.
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