Vigil Held for Mother and Daughter Killed in Hopkins Tragedy
A vigil was held in Hopkins, Minnesota, to honor Kristen Brown and her 7-year-old daughter Evie, who were killed at an in-home daycare. The victims were killed by Kristen Brown's husband and Evie's father, Nathan Brown, who also killed his…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 17, 2026 —
A community vigil was held in Hopkins, Minnesota, to mourn the deaths of Kristen Brown and her 7-year-old daughter, Evie Brown. The mother and child were victims of a tragic incident that occurred at an in-home daycare.
Authorities have identified the perpetrator as Nathan Brown, Kristen Brown’s husband and Evie Brown’s father. Nathan Brown is also accused of killing his own mother prior to the events that led to the deaths of Kristen and Evie Brown. The suspect died by suicide following the attacks.
The incident has deeply affected the local community, prompting the vigil to honor the lives of Kristen and Evie Brown. Details regarding the specific timeline of events and the circumstances leading up to the tragedy have not been fully disclosed.
Further information regarding the investigation and the daycare operations is expected as authorities continue to process the scene and gather evidence. The names of all individuals involved have been released by law enforcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
