Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 12, 2026 —

Authorities are investigating a grim discovery at the Brown Bear Daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota, where three individuals, including a child, were found deceased. The facility is located in the suburb southwest of Minneapolis.

The identities of the victims have not yet been released. However, law enforcement officials stated their preliminary belief that the three deceased individuals are related.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. At this time, authorities are considering the possibility that one of the adult victims may be responsible for the deaths of the other two. Further details regarding the cause of death have not been made public.

The Brown Bear Daycare has been the scene of an ongoing investigation. No further information was available regarding the timeline of the discovery or the individuals involved.



Story summarized from the original created by Matt Lavietes | NBC News on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.

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