Hopkins Police Department

The Hopkins Police Department is a law enforcement agency serving the city of Hopkins, Minnesota. They recently responded to a tragic incident involving a man who allegedly killed his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare they owned. Responding to a stabbing report on Tyler Avenue North, officers discovered two deceased adults and a child. The suspect, the husband and father, is also suspected in the death of a 78-year-old relative in a separate attack and died by suicide after the initial incident. The department's involvement in this case highlights their role in responding to violent crimes and investigating complex, multi-faceted incidents within the community. This event underscores the critical services provided by local police departments in addressing domestic violence and homicides.