Overview
- An infant died Monday at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare in Savage, prompting a joint investigation by the local police department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
- The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, with the child's identity to be released after preliminary findings and family notification.
- Police issued a precautionary notice asking parents to seek immediate medical care if their children show altered mental status, unusual behavioral changes, or other concerning symptoms.
- Authorities have withheld further details, reported no arrests as of Wednesday, and asked anyone with information to call Detective Sgt. Andrew Dahmes at 952-882-2601.
- The daycare, which is licensed to serve children from about six weeks through fourth grade and employs roughly 22 staff, was listed as temporarily closed online on Wednesday.