3 Dead, 3 Wounded In Mass Shooting at Pawtucket Ice Rink

PAWTUCKET, RI — Three were killed and three wounded in a mass shooting at a Pawtucket ice skating rink.

"The Pawtucket Police Department received a call about an active shooter situation occurring at (Dennis M.) Lynch Hockey Arena at approximately 2:30pm.," Christopher D. Hunter of Advocacy Solutions said in an email, adding that three were confirmed dead, including the suspected shooter, and three were wounded.

"This was at a high school hockey game," Hunter said.

"This appears to be a targeted family dispute," he said.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said he is "actively monitoring" the Monday afternoon mass shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena.

"We are actively monitoring the shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket," McKee posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

"I just spoke with Mayor (Donald R.) Grebien as well as @RIStatePolice who are working with local law enforcement," McKee said.

The FBI advised there was "no imminent threat to public safety" but still advised residents to stay away from the arena.

The FBI "responded to the scene," FBI Boston posted to X.

"We stand ready to assist our partners at the Pawtucket Police Department and @RIStatePolice with any and all resources they need," the FBI post said. "At this time, there is no imminent threat to public safety and there has been no request for FBI assistance. However, the public should continue to avoid the area."

Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms also were involved in the response.

"ATF agents are responding to a reported shooting in Pawtucket, RI, to assist state and local authorities," ATF Boston posted to X. "The public should avoid the area and follow the directions of Pawtucket police."

The suspected shooter was killed, according to reports.

"Two people are dead, including the suspect, and four others were hospitalized after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink Monday afternoon," A WIVB story said.

"Gunfire reportedly rang out from the stands at Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, outside Providence, on Monday," the U.S. Sun reported.

There were multiple casualties, a Times Now story said.

"Authorities at the scene indicated that four individuals were classified as "red tag" patients — a term commonly used to describe those with life-threatening injuries — and one person was reported dead," per Times Now.

The shooter opened fire during a boys high school hockey game, the U.S. Express reported.

"Gunfire was reportedly discharged from the stands behind the Blackstone Valley Schools bench," the U.S. Express story said. "Law enforcement and emergency medical teams responded swiftly to the arena to aid the injured and establish a secure perimeter."

A group took shelter in a nearby Walgreens, WPRI reported.

"An employee at the Walgreens nearby told Target 12 that people came into the pharmacy panicking, saying there was a shooting," the WPRI story said. "The employee said they were told to close and evacuate the building. They called 911 and the people hid inside the store."

This is a developing story. Check back for details.