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Man charged with murder in connection with April shooting in Minneapolis
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Prosecutors have charged a man for his alleged participation in a fatal Minneapolis shooting, which took the life of a 69-year-old man earlier this year.
Maurice Antonio Verser Jr., 21, is facing one count of second-degree murder for his suspected role in the death of Carl Steven Hampton.
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Key takeaway , 21, is facing one count of second-degree murder for his suspected role in the death of Carl Steven Hampton.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The charging of Maurice Antonio Verser Jr. in connection with the April shooting death of Carl Steven Hampton brings a measure of progress to a case that has left a north Minneapolis neighborhood seeking justice. The use of ShotSpotter technology and surveillance video from a neighbor's residence proved crucial in identifying the suspect and reconstructing the events of that evening. As the case against Verser moves forward, community members will be watching to see how the prosecution unfolds and whether it will bring a sense of closure to those affected by the tragedy. The fact that Verser's cellphone was found to have been in the area of other potential suspects before and after the murder suggests that investigators may still be working to identify additional individuals involved in the crime. The community will be looking for updates on any further developments in the case and hoping for a resolution that will help to heal the wounds of a devastating loss.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Prosecutors have charged a man for his alleged participation in a fatal Minneapolis shooting, which took the life of a 69-year-old man earlier this year.
Maurice Antonio Verser Jr., 21, is facing one count of second-degree murder for his suspected role in the death of Carl Steven Hampton.
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