Minnesota Daycare Killing
Man Kills Partner and Child at Minnesota Daycare, Then Takes Own Life, Police Say
A man shot and killed his partner and their child at a home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota on Wednesday before taking his own life, according to Hopkins Police. Six other children were present at the daycare at the time of the attack. All six were reunited with their parents and none were injured.
Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson said another parent witnessed the attack while dropping off a child at the home. Johnson described the scene as deeply disturbing, noting that killings are rare in Hopkins and that his officers were shaken by what they found.
Shooter Killed Partner and Child Before Turning Gun on Himself
Police said the man entered the home daycare and killed his partner and their child before shooting himself. The victims were not publicly identified. Authorities confirmed the child was believed to be the man's own. Verde News reported that the attack happened Wednesday morning inside a private home that was operating as a daycare.
Chief Johnson confirmed all three died at the scene. The motive for the attack has not been released. Investigators are still working to piece together what led up to the shooting.
Six Children at the Daycare Were Unharmed
Six other children were inside the daycare when the attack happened. Police worked quickly to contact their families. All six children were reunited with their parents, according to Daily Item. No injuries to the children were reported.
A parent who was dropping off a child at the time witnessed the attack. That witness was not identified. It is unclear how many adults, other than the attacker and his partner, were present at the home during the shooting.
Hopkins Police Call the Scene Unusually Violent for the City
Chief Johnson said violent deaths like this are not common in Hopkins. He said his officers were visibly shaken after arriving at the scene. "Killings are a rare occurrence in Hopkins," Johnson said, according to Journal News.
Hopkins is a small suburb located just west of Minneapolis. The city does not frequently see homicides. The shooting has left the local community in shock, and officials are offering support to families connected to the daycare.
Investigation Ongoing as Authorities Work to Identify Victims
Police have not yet released the names of the woman or child who were killed. The identity of the shooter has also not been made public. Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing. Daily Item reported that police are working to notify next of kin before releasing more details.
No charges will be filed since the shooter is dead. Investigators will now focus on building a full picture of what happened and why. Updates from Hopkins police are expected as the inquiry moves forward.
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