Timonium attorney shot by son-in-law after ‘domestic incident,’ police say
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Key Points:
- Timonium attorney Robert W. MacMeekin was fatally shot by his son-in-law, Mark Thomas Ryan, after attempting to obtain a temporary protective order against him for his daughter.
- The incident followed a domestic dispute where Ryan allegedly struck MacMeekin’s daughter, prompting her to flee with their children to her parents' home.
- Ryan confronted MacMeekin at his home, leading to a struggle during which Ryan fired multiple shots, killing MacMeekin.
- Ryan was arrested at the scene, confessed to the shooting, and is charged with first-degree murder and firearm use; he is being held without bond.
- The daughter and MacMeekin’s wife witnessed the shooting, and Ryan expressed anger over the protective order and being denied access to the children.
