Chrisean Criddell Charged in Minneapolis Shooting | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A 29-year-old man, Chrisean Criddell, faces two counts of second-degree murder after a fatal shooting in north Minneapolis on April 2nd. The victim, 43-year-old Marvin McCowen, was shot and later died. Witnesses reported a shot, cries for help, and a fleeing SUV — later identified as a stolen white Chevy Tahoe. Both men were allegedly part of an auto theft ring, and Criddell was already arrested in June for theft. He claims he was just helping McCowen with gas and had no phone that night — but a woman in the Tahoe says Criddell pulled out a gun and shot McCowen during an argument. Criddell…