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NewsWPLG Local 10August 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Police report triple homicide and suicide in Hopkins, Minnesota

A man killed his wife and 7-year-old daughter at a home daycare he co-owned before taking his own life. Police also identified the man as a suspect in the earlier death of a 78-year-old relative at a separate location.

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Why It Matters

This incident involves a violent crime occurring at a childcare facility and multiple fatalities, impacting the local community and law enforcement investigation timelines.

Key Facts

  • A man killed his wife and 7-year-old daughter at a home daycare.
  • The man took his own life following the attack.
  • Police believe the man killed a 78-year-old relative at her home prior to the daycare incident.
  • The daycare was owned by the couple involved in the incident.
  • The incident occurred in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Who's Mentioned

personAmanda Marx“Neighbor and witness”personMatt Smith“Burnsville Police Chief”locationHopkins“City where the daycare is located”personBrent Johnson“Hopkins Police Chief”organizationBrown Bear Childcare“The in-home daycare facility where the incident occurred”locationBurnsville“City where the relative was found”