Bike-Riding Gunman Caught On Gas Station Video Behind Bars For Laurel Murder: Police

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

Justice may have been served for a Maryland family after a 33-year-old man was gunned down over the summer.

James King IV, 48, has been taken into custody weeks after a video was released of a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of William Denard Askew.

Askew was heading home from work when a bullet ended his life in the middle of the street. 

Now, new details have been released about a person believed to be the gunman who was caught on camera riding through an area gas station.

The wanted bicyclist out of Prince George's County.

Prince George's County Police

In the video — which is seen here — the hooded bicyclist can be seen circling around a silver BMW at the station before pedaling away.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Friday, July 25, officers responded to the 13200 block of Laurel Bowie Road in the unincorporated section of Laurel, where they found Askew suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. 

The Greenbelt resident was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

King was later identified as a suspect, and he was taken into custody this week without incident and charged with second-degree murder and other related charges.

It is unclear if the two knew each other before the murder.

Even after the arrest, Askew’s family is reeling from what they called a “senseless” killing — one that ripped away the man they affectionately called “Little.”

“William Denard Askew, affectionately known as ‘Little,’ was senselessly shot and killed in Laurel, Maryland, at just 33 years old,” his aunt, Kathryn Vaughn, wrote in a GoFundMe campaign created to help his mother lay him to rest.

“He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend — but more than anything, he was the heart of our family.”

William Denard Askew

GoFundMe

According to Vaughn, Askew was “a kind spirit, an infectious smile, a playful sense of humor, and an unmatched love for those closest to him.” She said he cherished time with his three nephews and made everyone around him feel special.

Askew’s mother, Kimberly Spivey, is “completely devastated — overwhelmed with grief and unable to face the burden of laying her son to rest alone,” the family said. 

The fundraiser was created on her behalf.

William Denard Askew

GoFundMe

“William’s life was full of love, laughter, and purpose,” Vaughn wrote. “He brought people together, uplifted others, and left behind memories we’ll cherish forever.”

Another tribute came from Yalmikia Edmonds, who called Askew “our precious love.”

“Our ‘LITTLE’ was such a kind soul! A sweetheart! An Earth angel! Just the sweetest!!!! Following his daily routine leaving work and some coward took him away from us!!!”

The GoFundMe can be found here.

“William’s life mattered," loved ones said. "His story matters. And he deserves peace — and justice.”