Active scene at in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota

HOPKINS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Officials say there is an active scene at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota. 

Large police presence at Hopkins in-home daycare 

Hopkins day care incident: What we know so far [10:45 a.m. update]

There’s a large police presence at a home day care in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Wednesday. An officer blocking the scene told FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard that the scene is “very volatile.” It appears police are trying to reunify families with children at the daycare. 

What we know:

A detective confirmed to FOX 9 over the phone that there was an active scene at a Brown Bear Daycare on the 200 block of Tyler Avenue North. The FOX 9 crew at the scene is reporting there is a large police presence in the area. 

A police news conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on the incident. FOX 9 will carry that live on-air and online.

An officer blocking the scene told FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard that the scene is “very volatile.” It appears police are trying to reunify families with their children at the daycare. 

Local perspective:

Police have blocked off Tyler Street between 2nd Street and Lake Street as the investigation is underway.

There is now a crime scene investigation vehicle at the scene. There were also multiple police agencies and an ambulance at the scene.

Reports of an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota. 

What we don’t know:

Officials have not released information regarding the nature of the incident at the daycare. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.