A tragic incident unfolded at a Minnesota home daycare where a man killed his wife and young daughter before committing suicide, authorities revealed on Wednesday. The investigation has connected these tragic events to another lethal stabbing at a nearby residence.

Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson reported that officers arrived around 9 a.m. local time at the Brown Bear Daycare following a domestic disturbance call. Inside, they discovered a 41-year-old man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, along with his 41-year-old wife and 7-year-old daughter, both suffering fatal stab wounds.

Also, a 78-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her Burnsville home, who is believed to be a relative, according to Chief Johnson.

Burnsville Police Chief Matt Smith stated that the suspect had been residing in the Burnsville home.

Authorities have not released the victims’ identities. Meanwhile, six other children present at the daycare during the incident were unharmed and have since been reunited with their families, as reported.

No note was left behind, police said. 

Johnson said a parent who showed up at the daycare to drop off a child called police and investigators believe that parent witnessed the incident, the station reported.

“There’s no worse scenario than this, where you drop off your child to somewhere you think is safe, and you get that phone call,” Johnson said. “I think we can all relate, [those] who have children and those who don’t. This is just a tragic situation anywhere in the world, let alone here in Hopkins.”

The Hopkins Police Department later released a statement to News Media saying it “responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence operating as a home daycare in the 200 block of Tyler Avenue North in Hopkins.”

“At this time, we believe there are no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to the public,” police added. “This is an extremely tragic event for our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this devastating incident.”

Johnson told Fox 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul that investigators believe the deceased male was the perpetrator of the isolated incident and that he took his own life.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

“I know that our hearts and our prayers are with the people of Hopkins and any families that have been impacted,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday, according to the station. “I have already touched base directly with Hanlon and offer any assistance we can provide. The City of Minneapolis stands with Hopkins. We are not strangers to crisis, and when it takes place, we work together. That’s exactly what we’ll be doing here.”

Frey said the city will provide any resources. and assistance requested by Hopkins officials. 

“We’re aware of this morning’s tragic and devastating incident in Hopkins and are working with Hopkins Police as they investigate,” added Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. “Our office’s victim services division is prepared to support the individuals impacted by this incident.”

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., reacted to the tragedy during an appearance on FOX 9’s All Day.

“Your heart, you just think about these little kids in the daycare. Our daughter went to daycare for a while,” she said. “You think about dropping your child off, and then thinking about them in this scene of incredible violence and tragedy. You think about the relatives of this family, what they’ve lost with a little child, a mom and what these kids witnessed. No matter who old they are, it’s going to be with them forever.”

ATLANTA — Tobias Myers, once a promising pitcher for the Mets, now finds himself increasingly distanced from major league opportunities as the season heads towards its climax.

After being sent down in June, the right-handed hurler has struggled significantly, posting a disappointing 8.24 ERA over his last eight outings for Triple-A Syracuse, where he has resumed his role as a starting pitcher.

The season began with Myers serving as a versatile option for the Mets. His arrival, alongside Freddy Peralta in a winter trade deal with the Brewers, brought high expectations.

“He possesses the kind of talent necessary to succeed in the major leagues,” said interim manager Andy Green before the Mets faced a 6-3 defeat against the Braves on Wednesday at Truist Field. “It’s just not translating right now in Triple-A. He has the potential to turn things around, thanks to his commendable work ethic. He simply needs to showcase it. If he manages to do so, I’m confident he’ll make his way back,” Green added.

According to Green, the primary challenge for Myers has been a noticeable drop in his pitching velocity.

“The most recent outing he was sitting around 90 [mph],” Green said. “He’s been successful in the big leagues, there was an outing last year he went 3 ¹/₃ [innings], he was up to 98 and was sitting at 96. He has bullied hitters with his fastball and then the split plays off it. That is not happening right now. That belongs to him, and our pitching group is there to help him. But he’s got the opportunity to change that and he’s somebody we do believe in and want back here.”

Cristian Pache spent most of the season at Syracuse wondering if he would get an opportunity with the Mets. The veteran is now receiving that opportunity as the team’s fifth outfielder following the trade that sent Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs.

“I will keep working to play,” Pache said. “I want to do more for the team.”

Pache has primarily served as a late-inning defensive replacement in games Brett Baty has started in the outfield.

“The elite defense, the baserunning, kind of fits that role for us if we need that,” Green said. “Those are the skill sets we value with him and there’s not a lot of starts [for him] with the other guys in the outfield.”

Francisco Alvarez’s .838 OPS for August entering play wasn’t unnoticed by Green.

“I think [his at-bats] have just been really competitive, every one of them, for the most part,” Green said. “The power is there. The hits are there. He’s starting to drive in runs as well. Alvy’s ceiling is still astronomically high. He has the capacity to do so much in this game and to see a lot of it come out and see his OPS continue to march northward, it’s fun to see.”

The Mets fell to 18-21 against NL East opponents this season. They will continue their division slate with three games against the Nationals beginning Friday at Citi Field.

In an unexpected tragedy, a Florida father was killed shortly after escorting his daughter to her first day at school. The incident occurred as he tried to mediate a volatile argument between a couple on his way home.

Daryl Hill, aged 56, lost his life on Tuesday morning. He stopped upon encountering an accident scene at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento and West Ponkan roads, stepping in to calm a couple’s quarrel, according to information from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities revealed that Hill’s intention was purely altruistic, aiming to assist someone seemingly in distress when he was fatally shot. His grieving wife described him as a hero for his selflessness.

“He was the embodiment of kindness, always willing to protect others, especially his loved ones,” said Suzanne Hill, his partner of 17 years, in an emotional interview with WESH 2 News. “Today, he showed his valor once more.”

She reiterated, “His actions today truly proved he is a hero. I genuinely believe that with all my heart.”

The alleged shooter was quickly identified by police as 26-year-old Raul Lionel Vazquez, who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the ‘senseless’ killing of the father-of-three. 

‘Daryl was a small man but larger than life,’ Suzanne said. ‘Very, very angry. Very angry with somebody to do this to this man and my family.’

She revealed that she had been tracking her husband’s location as he cycled home when the deadly confrontation unfolded. 

‘When his phone remained in the same position for an hour and he didn’t answer, I went home to check on him, and I saw the crime scene unit,’ Suzanne told WESH 2 News.

‘I didn’t see the scene, thank God, but I saw the detectives and confirmed my worst nightmare,’ she added. 

The deadly scene occurred around 8.30am Tuesday, when Hill was riding his bicycle home after dropping his 10-year-old daughter off at school in Apopka, about 20 miles northwest of Orlando.

Around the same time, police began receiving reports of a man and woman physically fighting inside a vehicle. Witnesses then told deputies they saw a pickup truck crash into an SUV.

Vazquez, shirtless and shoeless, climbed out of the pickup truck with an unidentified woman and continued arguing with her, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Law&Crime. 

Hill stumbled upon the scene as Vazquez was allegedly yelling in the woman’s face, prompting him to get off his bike and attempt to separate the pair, per the document.

The confrontation turned physical, with all three tumbling into some bushes, according to the affidavit. After getting back up, Hill ran away as Vazquez allegedly grabbed a shotgun from the back of the truck. 

Hill, still running with his hands raised, was screaming ‘Help!’ when a shot rang out, sending the father crashing face-first to the ground, according to police.

‘During that altercation, a bystander attempted to intervene and was shot. The bystander was transported to the hospital, where he died,’ the sheriff’s office said.

During police interviews, the woman told investigators that Hill was the aggressor and had pushed Vazquez, according to court documents. When pressed further, she requested an attorney.

Meanwhile, Vazquez also claimed Hill attacked him first, but deputies noted that he ‘had many different accounts of the incident.’ 

Vazquez said his martial arts and wrestling training had him ‘getting the better of’ Hill before admitting he fired the shotgun, deputies wrote in the affidavit.

The shocking murder left Hill’s family devastated, with his wife, Suzanne, describing him as a ‘man who wanted to make everybody laugh,’ according to WESH. 

She said he was a small business owner who bought the contents of storage units and a loving father who showed kindness to strangers and family alike. Above all, she described him as ‘giving.’ 

‘He was always a father, my husband. He was always a father,’ Suzanne told the outlet. 

Hill leaves behind two adult sons and his 10-year-old daughter, whom Suzanne lovingly called their ‘miracle daughter.’ 

‘That’s how he would want to be remembered, and for loving his family unconditionally. Unconditionally,’ she told the outlet. ‘He was just such an incredible man.’

Vazquez remains in the Orange County Jail without bond.