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A Minnesota man killed his family, ex-partner, then himself
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A Minnesota man killed his family, ex-partner, then himself

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man shot his wife and son, as well as his ex-partner and their son, before killing himself, authorities said Friday.

Duluth police have not determined a motive, but Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said at a news conference that the shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had “a pattern of mental health issues.”

Officers were first called to a home Thursday after 2 p.m., police said. They found Erin Abramson, 47, and Jacob Nephew, 15, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Abramson and Anthony Nephew were previously involved in a relationship, Ceynowa said.

Later Thursday, police identified Anthony Nephew as the suspect and surrounded his home. When officers entered, they found the bodies of him, his wife, Kathryn Nephew, 45, and their 7-year-old son, Oliver Nephew.

Police said Anthony Nephew apparently shot himself.

Duluth, a city of nearly 90,000, is about 135 miles (217 kilometers) north of Minneapolis.


This story includes talk of an apparent suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.