"Several shots were heard at the Dennis M Lynch Arena before spectators at the hockey match and student athletes began reacting, dropping to the floor to take cover, looking for shelter, and eventually fleeing towards the exits. What should have been a joyful occasion, with dozens of families, students, and supporters gathered to celebrate Senior Night was instead marked by violence and fear, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien said in a statement."
"At least two people have been killed, and three others are in critical condition after a mass shooting at a high school ice hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The suspected gunman died, it appears by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, after opening fire, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said at a news conference on Monday. It appears that this was a targeted event; that it may be a family dispute, Goncalves added, without providing more details about the suspect or the victims."
"According to a report by the Providence Journal news outlet, video footage appears to show a rapid burst of about 13 shots over six seconds, followed by a final shot roughly 11 seconds later from an area outside the camera's view. Authorities said the first emergency call reporting the shooting was received at 2:28pm local time (19:28 GMT), adding that investigators are still working to piece together the events leading up to the attack."
A mass shooting occurred at a high school ice hockey game at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during Senior Night. At least two people were killed and three others critically injured. The suspected gunman died, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities received the first emergency call at 2:28pm local time. Video footage reportedly shows a rapid burst of about 13 shots over six seconds, followed by a final shot roughly 11 seconds later. Spectators and student athletes dropped to the floor, took cover, and fled toward exits. Officials said the attack appears targeted and may involve a family dispute. FBI Boston agents were deployed to assist the investigation.
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