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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Hopkins Police investigate domestic-related homicide at Brown Bear Daycare

Police are investigating a domestic-related homicide involving two adults and one child found dead at Brown Bear Daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Wednesday. Authorities stated the incident was isolated and occurred after a parent arrived at the facility to drop off a child.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals at a licensed childcare facility, prompting an active investigation by local law enforcement into the circumstances and motive.

Key Facts

  • Three people, including two adults and one child, were found dead at Brown Bear Daycare.
  • Police characterized the event as a domestic-related homicide.
  • Authorities believe one of the deceased adults was responsible for the other two deaths.
  • The incident was reported to police when a parent arrived to drop off a child.
  • There were seven children under the age of 5 present at the daycare on Wednesday.
  • Police responded to a report of a stabbing.
  • The Hopkins Police Department is currently investigating the motive and the specific cause of death.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBrown Bear Daycare“Location of the incident”locationMinneapolis“Nearby city”locationHopkins“City where the incident occurred”personPatrick Hanlon“Mayor of Hopkins”personBrent Johnston“Hopkins Police Department Chief”