In a devastating incident that has shaken the Duluth community, police have identified four victims and the perpetrator involved in a tragic quadruple murder and apparent suicide. Anthony Nephew, 46, is believed to have fatally shot his wife, Kathryn Ramsland Nephew, 45, their 7-year-old son, Oliver Nephew, his 47-year-old former partner Erin Abramson, and his 15-year-old son, Jacob Nephew, before taking his own life.
Key Takeaways
- A tragic murder-suicide in Duluth, MN, left four family members dead, including Anthony Nephew, who is believed to have committed the act.
- Victims include Kathryn Ramsland Nephew, their son Oliver, and two others, Erin Abramson and Jacob Nephew, all of whom had close relationships with Anthony.
- Duluth Police responded to two locations on November 7, 2024, uncovering the victims and confirming Anthony Nephew’s death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Duluth Police were first alerted to the tragedy on Thursday, November 7, 2024, when officers responded to a welfare check at a home on the 6000 block of Tacony Street around 2 p.m. There, they discovered Erin Abramson and Jacob Nephew deceased from gunshot wounds. Officers quickly identified Anthony Nephew as the primary suspect and proceeded to his residence on the 4400 block of West 6th Street.
Upon arriving, officers found a heart-wrenching scene. Both Kathryn Ramsland Nephew and their young son Oliver had also been fatally shot. Anthony Nephew was discovered deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the same location.
Authorities confirmed that all individuals involved were known to one another, and there is no threat to the wider community. Duluth Police will hold a press conference on Friday to provide further details and address the community’s concerns surrounding this tragic incident.
The Duluth community has been left reeling in the wake of this tragedy, with neighbors and friends expressing disbelief and sorrow. Local support services have been made available to community members affected by the news.
As police continue their investigation, Duluth remembers the lives lost and mourns with the families and friends of those involved. This heartbreaking incident serves as a somber reminder of the profound impact of such violence on families and communities.