UPDATE: On July 20, the U.S. Marshals arrested Askew in Richmond.


HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The U.S. Marshals Service has issued a reward for information that will lead to the arrest of a man they say is wanted in three different jurisdictions for multiple violent incidents, many of which involved firearms.

35-year-old Brian Lamar Askew’s extensive record includes outstanding warrants listed below:

  • Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office – malicious wounding
    • Offense date: February 14, 2022.
  • Norfolk Police Department – aggravated assault, brandishing a firearm, assault and battery
  • Virginia State Police – Hit-and-run (two counts), firing from a moving vehicle, firing into an occupied vehicle, attempted malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
    • Offense date: June 7, 2022

Askew is described as 6’01” and weighs 230 pounds. He has several tattoos on his neck and face, along with a distinct mark next to his left eye.

Officials say Askew is a documented Bloods gang member and is considered armed and dangerous.

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