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2-year-old chiId dies after her famiIy member, who had been experiencing a mentaI heaIth crisis, kiIIed the girI while effectiveIy hoIding her and her mom hostage in their home, before turning the weapon on himseIf

by Nolan Harris
June 13, 2025
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2-year-old chiId dies after her famiIy member, who had been experiencing a mentaI heaIth crisis, kiIIed the girI while effectiveIy hoIding her and her mom hostage in their home, before turning the weapon on himseIf

Minnesota – On Monday, Minnesota authorities responded to a fataI incident involving the deaths of 2-year-old KinsIey and her 5-year-old famiIy member, Scot. The chiId’s mom, Trissa, was present during the event but was not physically harmed.

According to Minnesota authorities, officers responded to the famiIy’s residence around 12:20 a.m. and found both the man and the child deceased from gunshot wounds. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide. Police Chief Bryan described the event as “an unimaginable, heartbreaking tragedy,” expressing condolences to the family and the responding officers.

The child’s mom has publicly identified her 2-year-old child and the child’s father, sharing her grief and the traumatic experience. She stated that the man had been experiencing a mentaI heaIth crisis, which escalated to the fatal shooting.The woman also mentioned that she and her child were effectively held hostage in their home, unable to call for help before the shooting occurred.

In the aftermath, the devastated parent has been advocating for increased mental health awareness and resources. She hopes that by sharing her story, others will be encouraged to seek help during mental health crises. She also emphasized the importance of knowing that texting 911 is an option in emergencies, a resource she was unaware of at the time.

The Medical Examiner is expected to release the official cause and manner of death following their investigation. The local police department continues to encourage anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.

This tragic event underscores the critical need for accessible mental health support and resources. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, assistance is available through various local and national services.

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