Up to $50,000 Reward

Up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Wesley Morrison.

Wesley Morrison

Wesley Morrison, 78, was murdered in St. Paul on August 6, 2000. the crime took place near the intersection of Case Avenue and Mendota Street on the city's East Side. Morrison, also known as the "Can Man" was beaten and sustained severe head injuries that ultimately led to his death.

Witnesses have said that Morrison, a friendly man who was well known by people in his East Side neighborhood, was followed and threatened by a group of five young men. He crossed over the other side of the street to avoid the men and continued to walk north on Forrest, then he turned west onto Case Avenue.

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Spotlight on Crime is a fund that provides cash rewards for information that helps solve violent crimes. It is a collaboration between members of the Minnesota Business Partnership and public safety officials.