Mass Shooting and Suspect Dead at Pawtucket Ice Rink During Youth Hockey Game
A mass shooting occurred at Lynch Arena, an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth boys hockey game. Several people were shot in broad daylight, with the exact number of casualties unknown at the time. The suspect, who was involved in the shooting, took their own life and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident prompted a significant police response, and people nearby, including at a Walgreens store, reported the chaos and subsequent evacuation. The arena is home to the Johnson and Wales Wildcats hockey team. Authorities and local schools are working to confirm the safety and whereabouts of all individuals involved. No injuries to the high school hockey team members have been reported, and the situation remains under active investigation.
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