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Man kills his partner and child at their Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The daycare, Brown Bear Childcare, is owned by the couple.
A tragic incident occurred at a home daycare in Minnesota, where a man killed his partner and child before taking his own life. The daycare, Brown Bear Childcare, is owned by the couple. Authorities in Hopkins, a suburb of Minneapolis, reported that six other children present at the daycare were reunited with their parents and were not injured.
The incident was witnessed by another parent who was dropping off a child. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from the Hopkins Police Chief. Local resources for crisis support are also available, including a national lifeline.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred at a home daycare in Minnesota, where a man killed his partner and child before taking his own life. The daycare, Brown Bear Childcare, is owned by the couple. Authorities…
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