Child found dead in Minnesota lake, authorities search for mother and 2 more kids

The physique of 1 little one was recovered from a Minnesota lake Friday as officers continued to look the world for 2 extra kids and their mom, officers mentioned.

The rescue and restoration operation continued into the evening at a lake outdoors the Minneapolis-St. Paul space, the place a number of businesses have been looking after first responding to a name of a suicide earlier within the day, Maplewood police mentioned.

A person, considered the daddy of the youngsters, was discovered lifeless at a house about 10:30 a.m. when Maplewood police and fireplace responded there to a report of a suicide, Lt. Joe Steiner mentioned.

As they investigated the person’s dying, data from relations led police to Vadnais Lake round 4 p.m. for a possible murder-suicide, Steiner mentioned.

Authorities discovered a automobile and different objects related to the household on the lake, main authorities to imagine they’re nonetheless within the space, he mentioned.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher mentioned they have been treating the case on the lake as a “potential triple-homicide.” He known as it a tragedy and a travesty.

“Clearly, a horrible set of details seems to be growing,” Fletcher instructed reporters Friday evening.

The three kids are all considered below 5, and the mom’s location isn’t recognized, he mentioned.

A dive staff, fireplace and EMS, cadaver canine in addition to different sources have been on scene to help with the search.

Vadnais Lake is situated in Vadnais Heights, about 7 miles north of St. Paul and 9 miles northwest of Maplewood.

When you or somebody you realize is in disaster, name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, textual content HOME to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/sources for extra sources.