Shot to death after falling asleep in his car waiting for his girlfriend to come home from work. Two police officers, who were called to the area on another matter, claimed that when they approached Askew's car, he pointed a gun at them, and they killed him. Askew was licensed to carry a gun. A video of the incident disputes the police version of events.
Victim's Name: Steven Askew
Agency Responsible: Memphis Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 17, 2013
County: Shelby
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban