NORFOLK, Va. — A 35-year-old man with ties to Hampton Roads is wanted in connection with several alleged violent incidents, many of which involved guns.
Brian Lamar Askew, 35, is a documented member of the Bloods gang and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He has ties to Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.
The U.S. Marshals said he's wanted by authorities in Chesapeake and Norfolk, as well as Virginia State Police. Anyone who has information leading to Askew's arrest can get a reward of up to $2,500.
Askew is wanted by the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office for a charge of malicious wounding that happened on February 14.
The Norfolk Police Department also charged him with aggravated assault, brandishing a firearm, assault, and battery for several incidents in April and May.
Askew's most recent charge is from a shooting in Norfolk that happened on June 17.
Police say that Askew shot a woman he knows on Cedar Street around 12:30 p.m.
Her name and an updated condition haven't been released at this time, but her injuries were considered serious.
Lastly, VSP charged him with two counts of hit and run, firing from a moving vehicle, firing into an occupied vehicle, attempted malicious wounding, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This is related to an incident that happened on June 7.
Askew is described as being around six feet tall and weighing 230 pounds. He has several tattoos on his neck and face, along with a distinct mark next to his left eye.
Anyone with information about where Askew is can call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip to the U.S. Marshals Service online.