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Police credit a good Samaritan for ending a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By  KIMBERLEE KRUESIFebruary 17, 2026 at 04:53 PM
Police credit a good Samaritan for ending a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink
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On February 16, 2026, a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey game resulted in two fatalities and three injuries. According to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves, a spectator intervened to stop the shooter, who subsequently died from an apparent self-inflicted wound. As of Monday evening, investigators had interviewed nearly 100 witnesses to determine the motive behind the shooting. The incident occurred in the early afternoon at the arena, located just outside of Providence. Police credited the good Samaritan for preventing further casualties.

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