US Edition3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink
- On Feb. 16, 2026, authorities said three people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a youth hockey game.
- Police say the incident is believed to be domestic, with the gunman targeting members of his own family and possibly involving parents of North Providence students.
- Local outlets WJAR and WPRI reported a young girl was killed, four people were taken to hospital, and Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves said three hospitalized victims are in critical condition.
- Authorities urged the public as ATF and Rhode Island State Police joined local law enforcement, roads were closed, and officials said they are working on reunification plans.
- Officials said students were secured in multiple locations while staff supervised teams and reunification and transportation plans were coordinated; tearful families and players left by bus, and additional updates will be shared.
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3 Dead, Including Suspect, in Shooting During Rhode Island Youth Hockey Game
PAWTUCKET, R.I.—Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game Monday, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalized in critical condition. “It appears that this was a targeted event, that it may be a family dispute,” she said. Goncalves did not provide details about the suspect or the ages of those who were killed, though she said …
Police: 3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at Pawtucket, R.I., hockey rink
Authorities said three people were fatally shot, including the suspect, during a youth hockey game Monday afternoon. Three others were injured and hospitalized in critical condition.
At least two people were killed and three others injured on Monday by a shooter in a Pawtucket rink in Rhode Island, where a hockey game was taking place, announced the local authorities.
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