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Rhode Island youth hockey shooting leaves three dead, including suspect
Summary
Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and three other people were reported in critical condition.
Content
Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, officials said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims remain hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities said the incident appears to have been targeted and may be related to a family dispute. Investigators were working at the scene and speaking with witnesses.
Known details:
- Three people, including the suspect, were reported fatally shot at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
- Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said three other victims are in hospital in critical condition.
- Officials described the incident as appearing to be targeted and possibly connected to a family dispute, and they were interviewing witnesses.
- Roads near the arena were temporarily closed and a heavy police presence, including helicopters, was reported as families and players left the area.
Summary:
The incident prompted a large emergency response around the arena and affected families and local teams present at the event. Undetermined at this time.
