Man Charged With Murder in North Minneapolis Shooting Linked to Auto Theft Ring
Chrisean Marcelous Criddell, 29, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on April 2 in north Minneapolis. The victim, Marvin Ray McCowen, 43, died after being found with a gunshot…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 23, 2026 —
Minneapolis, MN – Chrisean Marcelous Criddell, 29, has been formally charged with two counts of second-degree murder. The charges stem from a fatal shooting that took place on April 2 in north Minneapolis.
Authorities responded to a scene where Marvin Ray McCowen, 43, was discovered with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts, McCowen later died as a result of his injuries.
Investigators are exploring a potential link between this fatal shooting and an ongoing auto theft ring. The exact nature of this connection is still under investigation.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has filed the charges against Criddell. Further details regarding the arrest and the sequence of events leading up to the shooting have not yet been fully disclosed.
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