17.02.2026 10:09
The death toll from a shooting during a high school ice hockey game in Rhode Island, USA, has risen to 3. While the attacker is believed to have killed themselves, it has been reported that 3 people are in critical condition.
The toll from the shooting that took place during a high school ice hockey game at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, has worsened.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 3
Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves announced that the death toll has risen to 3, including the attacker. Goncalves reported that initial assessments suggest the suspect may have killed themselves, and stated that 1 person has died in the hospital. Goncalves refrained from providing details about the identities of the attacker and the victims, sharing that 3 individuals are still being treated for serious injuries in the hospital. She emphasized that the relationship between the shooter and the victims is not yet definitively known, but the investigation is ongoing, stating, "It appears to be a targeted attack, likely a domestic dispute."
FOOTAGE EMERGED
Meanwhile, new amateur footage recorded at the time of the attack has emerged. As moments of panic were captured on camera, athletes and spectators were seen trying to escape after a series of gunshots were heard.
1 PERSON WAS REPORTED DEAD
A shooting occurred during a high school ice hockey game at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. A large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene, and initial reports indicated that 1 person had died and 4 others were injured. It was reported that athletes and spectators on the ice rink were evacuated following the incident.