Laurel, MD – Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who rode a bicycle to and from the scene of a fatal shooting late last month. Police say the man is wanted in connection with the July 25 killing of 33-year-old William Denard Askew of Greenbelt.
The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. in the 13200 block of Laurel Bowie Road in the unincorporated area of Laurel. Officers found Askew in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Investigators have not yet determined a motive. Anyone with tips can contact detectives at 301-516-2512.
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Key Points
- Police seek suspect who arrived and fled on bicycle after Laurel shooting
- Victim identified as 33-year-old William Denard Askew of Greenbelt
- $25,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest and indictment
Police are searching for a bike-riding suspect linked to the fatal shooting of a Greenbelt man in Laurel.
