Deadly Hopkins Daycare Incident
Three Dead, Including Child, in Hopkins Daycare Stabbing; Suspect Among Deceased
Key Points
The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. at the Brown Bear Daycare on the 200 block of Tyler Avenue North in Hopkins.
There are conflicting reports on how many children were inside at the time: one report says six other children were unharmed and reunited with guardians, while another says seven children were evacuated.
The incident has been described as a domestic situation and possibly a murder-suicide, with investigators working to determine the weapon used.
Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson described the scene as a horrific, tragic situation and emphasized the community safety of Hopkins, saying, 'we're a very safe community'.
A deadly stabbing at a licensed in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota left three people dead Wednesday morning, including a young child. The suspect is believed to be among the deceased, and authorities are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide, according to KROC News and KTTC.
The attack happened shortly after 9 a.m. at Brown Bear Childcare on the 200 block of Tyler Avenue North. Six to seven other children were inside at the time. All were unharmed and later reunited with their families, NBC New York reported.
Three Victims Found Dead Inside Brown Bear Daycare
A man, a woman, and a child were found dead inside the home-based daycare. Investigators believe the victims were related to each other and were likely the daycare owners, according to KTTC. Authorities have not yet released the victims' names or confirmed the exact cause of death for each person.
KROC News described the incident as an apparent double-murder suicide. A man is believed to have killed his partner and child before taking his own life. Investigators are still working to confirm the weapon used in the attack.
Children Evacuated Safely as Police Secured the Scene
Reports differ slightly on the number of children present. Tech Times reported six children were inside at the time, while WDIO said seven children were evacuated from the scene. All children were unharmed and turned over to their guardians as officers secured the home.
Police set up a perimeter around the property and worked to clear the area quickly. The children were kept away from the scene. Officials said the situation was contained and posed no danger to neighbors or the broader community.
Police Chief Calls Scene 'Horrific' but Stresses Community Safety
Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson addressed reporters after the incident. He called it a "horrific, tragic situation" but was quick to reassure the public. "We're a very safe community," Johnson said, according to KROC News. He stressed there was no active or ongoing threat to anyone in Hopkins.
Johnson confirmed that a multi-agency investigation is underway. Several law enforcement groups are working together to piece together what happened inside the daycare. Authorities said more updates would be released as the investigation moves forward.
Domestic Violence Suspected as Motive Behind the Attack
Investigators are treating the event as a domestic incident. The victims' apparent family ties point to a conflict that turned deadly inside what was otherwise a neighborhood childcare business. Tech Times reported the man killed his partner and child before dying himself.
The case has shaken the Hopkins community, a western suburb of Minneapolis. Authorities have not said whether the daycare had any prior complaints or incidents on record. As of Wednesday, the scene remained active and the investigation was ongoing, KTTC reported.
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