Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secures murder conviction of Kevin Mason for 2021 shooting

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secured guilty verdicts against Kevin Lamarr Mason, 31, for the fatal shooting of Dontevius Catchings in June 2021.

Mr. Mason was convicted by a jury of the following counts:

Second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony
Illegal possession of a firearm

“The jury delivered their verdict, and our thoughts are with Dontevius’s family as this long process nears its end,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Needless gun violence took him from them. Mr. Mason is being held accountable for his actions, and we will seek a sentence that will prevent further harm to the community.”

Mr. Mason’s sentencing is currently scheduled for December 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Case Number: 27-CR-21-14535

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