In the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, a heartrending tragedy unfolded on the night of Saturday, August 16, 2025, shattering the calm of the 1500 block of North 9th Avenue East. At approximately 10:50 p.m., Duluth police responded to a chilling report of a deceased individual, only to discover 74-year-old Maedean Davin lifeless in her home, a single gunshot wound marking the abrupt end of her life. In a shocking twist, authorities arrested 46-year-old Nathan Davin, Maedean’s own son, at the scene without incident, casting a heavy shadow over a community unaccustomed to such violence.
Nathan, now held in the St. Louis County Jail, faces pending charges of second-degree murder, a crime that suggests intent but not premeditation, according to Minnesota law. The Duluth Police Department, tight-lipped about the circumstances leading to this devastating act, has confirmed that the investigation remains active, with detectives meticulously piecing together the events that culminated in Maedean’s death. No motive or additional details have been disclosed, leaving neighbors and loved ones grappling with unanswered questions.
Maedean Davin, described by those who knew her as a kind and vibrant presence, was a beloved figure in her community. Her sudden loss has sent ripples of grief through Duluth, a city where such acts of violence are rare. Police have expressed their condolences, calling the incident a “tragedy for the community” and urging respect for the family’s privacy during this painful time. Nathan, who has no significant criminal history beyond minor traffic violations in the past three decades, remains presumed innocent as the legal process unfolds.
As the investigation continues, the tight-knit Duluth community mourns, holding close the memory of Maedean Davin while awaiting answers in a case that has left hearts heavy and a family forever changed.
