Search warrant: Man stabbed daughter, wife with screwdriver in Hopkins home daycare before killing self
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- A suspected murder-suicide occurred at a Hopkins home daycare on Tyler Avenue North, where Nathan Brown, 41, killed his wife Kristen Ann Brown, 41, and their 7-year-old daughter Evie before taking his own life.
- Police were called around 9 a.m. Wednesday after a witness heard screaming and saw Nathan stabbing Kristen and Evie; six other young children at the daycare were unharmed and returned to their families.
- Court records revealed Kristen had sent a letter about closing the daycare due to relationship issues with Nathan, and investigators linked this case to a recent homicide of a 78-year-old relative in Burnsville.
- The community mourns the loss of Kristen and Evie, remembering Kristen as a caring mother, dedicated daycare provider, and supportive neighbor, with plans underway for a vigil to honor their memory.
- Friends and neighbors emphasize Kristen’s genuine concern for others and her role as a vital community member beyond the tragedy, highlighting her impact as a mother and business owner.
