Unfortunately, there’s another mass shooting to report, as a gunman killed at least two and injured several more people at an ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Monday in what may be a domestic violence incident. The situation is still developing, but here’s what we know:
A young girl died and four people were injured in a shooting at a rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday, the mayor's office told NBC affiliate WJAR. [Because the situation is unfolding, some reports are saying one person died, while others are indicating that it’s now up to two.]
The shooter is dead, officials told the station.
The shooting took place at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, where a huge police presence was seen on Monday. The entrance was taped off.
Gov. Dan McKee said he was monitoring what happened at Dennis M. Lynch Arena.
"I just spoke with Mayor Grebien as well as the Rhode Island State Police who are working with local law enforcement," he said in a statement, adding, "I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved."
#BREAKING: Multiple people shot at Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey event Monday afternoon;
— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) February 16, 2026
Suspect is dead, per officials.
At least 5-6 victims reported injured;
Panicked spectators fled to nearby Walgreens… pic.twitter.com/xqtOgLQB6H
Minutes ago, a breaking report stated that it was a domestic violence situation:
The source said the gunman killed his wife and shot two of his kids before turning the gun on himself. He shot his third child - who is currently hospitalized, the source said.
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Local authorities are on the scene en masse, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also assisting. The shooting reportedly erupted as a hockey game was going on:
The gunshots rang out at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket during a hockey game between Coventry and Blackstone Valley Schools, WPRI.com reported.An employee at a nearby Walgreens nearby told the news outlet that people came into the pharmacy panicking, saying there was a shooting.
#UPDATE Pawtucket mayor's office said Monday that a young girl was killed and four people were injured in a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena ice rink during a high school hockey game between two co-op teams.https://t.co/v4rXAFqsVh pic.twitter.com/Ir2092agQz
— NBC 10 WJAR (@NBC10) February 16, 2026
Although it has not been independently confirmed, this outlet claims that this is video of the chaos as it unfolded:
WATCH: Video shows moment gunfire erupts at ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; multiple victims reported pic.twitter.com/ow9iqZpQAB
— BNO News (@BNONews) February 16, 2026
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