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Girl Killed, Four Injured in Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting as Police Say Shooter Is Dead

Authorities are processing the scene at Dennis M. Lynch Arena after gunfire erupted during a boys’ high school hockey game.

Overview

  • The Pawtucket mayor’s office said a young girl was killed and four people were injured and hospitalized.
  • Officials reported the shooter is dead and no additional suspects are being sought, declaring the active incident over.
  • ATF Boston agents joined Rhode Island State Police and local departments at the arena, and the public was urged to avoid the area.
  • The shooting was reported just before 3 p.m. at the rink on Andrew D. Ferland Way during a game involving local co-op high school teams.
  • Witnesses described children taking shelter in a nearby Walgreens, and investigators are working to determine motive and sequence as some reported details remain unconfirmed.