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Chaos Erupts at Youth Hockey Game Shooting in Pawtucket

2/16/2026

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A shooting occurred Monday at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey game.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported chaos as people fled to a nearby Walgreens for safety.
An employee at Walgreens described the panic as individuals rushed in to report the shooting.
Local authorities are investigating the incident while the number of injured remains unclear.

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Story summary

A shooting occurred Monday at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey game.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported chaos as people fled to a nearby Walgreens for safety.
An employee at Walgreens described the panic as individuals rushed in to report the shooting.
Local authorities are investigating the incident while the number of injured remains unclear.