Rhode Island shooting: 2 killed, 3 critically injured at Pawtucket ice rink
Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosFebruary 17, 2026 at 02:41 AM
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On February 17, 2026, a mass shooting at a high school ice hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left two people dead and three critically injured. The shooting occurred at the Dennis M Lynch Arena during a Senior Night event. The suspected gunman, who police believe died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, opened fire at the rink. According to the Pawtucket Police Chief, the incident appears to be a targeted event possibly related to a family dispute. The FBI is assisting local authorities with the ongoing investigation.
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