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Suspect Kills Wife and Daughter in Hopkins Daycare

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On Aug 12, 2026, a suspect killed his wife and daughter at a Hopkins daycare and died by suicide.
A parent called 911 after witnessing the attack, prompting police to find the suspect upstairs with a gunshot wound while six other children were unharmed.
Burnsville Police Chief Matt Smith said a 78-year-old relative of the suspect was stabbed to death, linking the cases, and chiefs said there is no ongoing public threat.

History

Historical Context

On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 20 children and six staff before committing suicide, the deadliest K-12 school shooting in U.S. history. The tragedy ignited a national debate, prompting bipartisan calls for universal background checks and bans on assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines, a discussion that continues after later attacks.

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Story summary

On Aug 12, 2026, a suspect killed his wife and daughter at a Hopkins daycare and died by suicide.
A parent called 911 after witnessing the attack, prompting police to find the suspect upstairs with a gunshot wound while six other children were unharmed.
Burnsville Police Chief Matt Smith said a 78-year-old relative of the suspect was stabbed to death, linking the cases, and chiefs said there is no ongoing public threat.

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