A shooting has occurred at a Rhode Island hockey rink during a game in an apparent domestic muder-suicide that has left multiple family members dead.
BREAKING: 3 dead, including suspect, 3 critically injured in family-related shooting at ice rink in Rhode Island
— BNO News (@BNONews) February 16, 2026
BREAKING: New footage shows moment shooting erupts at ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island https://t.co/X84VKgPq66 pic.twitter.com/q8ldyzCIb4
— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) February 16, 2026
BREAKING: Multiple people shot at Rhode Island ice skating rink. Officials say suspect is dead: reports.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 16, 2026
officials give update on the Pawtucket ice rink shooting.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 16, 2026
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JUST IN: The suspected shooter at the Rhode Island hockey arena was a father who "may have been dressed in women's clothing," according to a local news outlet.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 17, 2026
Three people, including the man, are dead.
"NBC 10's Dan Jaehnig reported, citing a law enforcement source, that the… https://t.co/3SLAT4X2pG pic.twitter.com/4AFtD4O0YP
Initial reports indicate that three individuals are deceased, including the gunman, who killed his wife and shot three of his children during a domestic incident, according to Fox News. Three individuals are said to be hospitalized and are in critical condition. Video of the incident shows upwards of 10 shots ringing out as players and observers scatter and hide. A local news outlet has reported that the father "may have been dressed in women's clothing."
UPDATE: Young girl shot dead, 4 hospitalized in Pawtucket ice rink shooting; shooter also dead
— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) February 16, 2026
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Local police, paramedics, and the FBI all arrived on the scene.
NOW: Heavy police response to shooting at indoor ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; suspect dead, multiple shot — WPRI
— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) February 16, 2026
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"I just spoke with Mayor Grebien as well as the Rhode Island State Police who are working with local law enforcement," Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said in a statement on social media. "I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved."
We are actively monitoring the shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. I just spoke with Mayor Grebien as well as @RIStatePolice who are working with local law enforcement.
— Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) February 16, 2026
I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved.
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