Police offer $25,000 reward for information in Friday night deadly shooting in Laurel

LAUREL, Md. — The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in the unincorporated section of Laurel, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 33-year-old William Denard Askew of Greenbelt. Officers responded to the 13200 block of Laurel Bowie Road at approximately 10:20 p.m. on July 25, where they found Askew suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are actively working to determine a motive and identify those responsible. No arrests have been made.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. Anyone with tips is urged to contact the PGPD Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

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