A high school hockey game ended in tragedy in Pawtucket
after a shooting left two people dead—including the alleged shooter—and four
others hospitalized.
The incident occurred during the game, triggering panic
among spectators, students, and family members at the venue. Security personnel
and emergency services quickly responded to the scene to control the situation
and transport the injured to various local hospitals.
According to initial official reports, Rhode Island
authorities indicated that the attack stemmed from a family dispute. While it
was initially reported that all those transported to medical facilities were
alive, it was later confirmed that one of the hospitalized victims died due to
the severity of their injuries.
The investigation continues to clarify the precise
circumstances of the altercation and determine how the events unfolded at the
sporting event. Meanwhile, the local community is reeling from shock and grief
following this act of violence in a space intended for school and family
gatherings.