City Of Norfolk: Norfolk Police Searching For Wanted Shooting Suspect

Norfolk VA

20 June, 2022

11:27 AM

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Press release from the City of Norfolk: June 17, 2022 NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) – Detectives are asking for the public's help to locate a man who is wanted on charges related to a shooting investigation. On June 17th, around 12:35 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Cedar Street for the report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The woman was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, Brian L. Askew, 35, has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and domestic assault. Askew is currently a fugitive and should be considered armed and dangerous. Investigators are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3 mobile app. Stay with Norfolk Police News for updates to this story and other breaking news. Always be informed of breaking news stories. Follow us on Twitter @NorfolkPD This press release was produced by the City of Norfolk. The views expressed here are the author's own.