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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In an "obviously targeted attack" during a youth ice hockey game in Rhode Island, two people were shot, three more people were seriously injured. The perpetrator also succumbed to gunshot injuries. The blood attack occurred on Monday at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, a few kilometers outside Providence. Police President Tina Goncalves reported that a total of three people were killed. She explained that it was apparently a targeted atta…
Rhode Island shooting: Three killed during mass shooting at youth hockey game, video emerge
Rhode Island hockey game shooting: Authorities did not provide details about the suspect or the ages of those who were killed, though she said it appeared that both victims were adults.
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.
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