Three dead, including child, found in Hopkins home daycare
Police say a man is suspected of killing a woman and child before taking his own life at a residential daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, where seven children were present.
Police responded to a residential daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, around 9 a.m. on Wednesday and discovered three bodies. Investigators believe a man killed a woman and a child before committing suicide. Seven children were at the daycare at the time, and authorities have not confirmed whether the deceased child was among them. All children have been returned to their parents.
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis expressed sympathy for the victims and said he had contacted Hopkins Mayor Hanlon to offer assistance. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is cooperating with the investigation and that the victim services division is ready to support those affected.
Hopkins is located about 10 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The investigation is ongoing.