Horror struck at a Rhode Island high school hockey tournament when a gunman opened fire, killing two adults before taking his own life. Three others remain critically injured in the shocking attack, reportedly sparked by a family dispute.
Bloodbath at Dennis M Lynch Arena
The nightmare unfolded Monday afternoon at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, just 10 minutes from Providence, during a packed high school hockey tournament.
Mayor Donald Grebien and Police Chief Goncalves confirmed there is live video footage of the shooting. Emergency services quickly sealed off the scene and rushed the wounded to hospital.
Distraught parents clutched their children tightly as they evacuated to the parking lot. Some youngsters, still in their hockey gear, were left sobbing amid the chaos.
Community in Shock – FBI Steps In
Terrified children fled the arena, many running to a nearby Walgreens for safety. The FBI’s Boston office confirmed they responded and are assisting local police.
“There is no imminent threat to public safety,” the FBI said, urging the public to avoid the area for now.
Tragedy Strikes Again in Rhode Island
This latest shooting comes just two months after a deadly attack at Brown University, where 11 were shot and two students killed during a study session. The small state is stunned.
Tournament Details & Aftermath
- It was President’s Day, a federal holiday with no school.
- The tournament featured a co-op team from Coventry and Johnston against teams from St. Raphael, PCD, North Providence, and North Smithfield schools.
- The game began at 2 pm and was abruptly interrupted by gunfire.
Rhode Island grapples with grief as the tight-knit community reels from the latest horror at the Dennis M Lynch Arena.
