Father shoots two sons, his wife and his ex-partner before killing himself in a horror suicide

A Minnesota man shot and killed 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 “mental health issues.”

The first officers were called to a home shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, police said.

There 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 a suspect and surrounded his home.

When they entered, officers found the bodies of him, his 45-year-old wife, Kathryn Nephew, and their seven-year-old son, Oliver Nephew.

Police said Anthony Nephew killed the four victims before killing himself.

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

If you are a U.S. resident and you or someone you know needs mental health help right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are in another country, you can go there www.befrienders.org to find a hotline near you.