Pawtucket rink shooting kills girl, injures four others
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island — A shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena on Monday killed a young girl, injured four others and left the suspect dead, officials said. Police and federal agents sealed the scene during an active investigation while school districts confirmed students were accounted for and families were notified. Emergency crews transported four people to hospitals; authorities said preliminary information indicates the shooter took their own life. Governor Dan McKee, state and local leaders monitored the response. Schools and law enforcement activated reunification and support protocols for affected students and families. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Monday afternoon: Shooting reported at Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a high school hockey game.
- Police and emergency services responded; large law enforcement presence secured the arena.
- Mayor's office confirmed a young girl killed and four people injured; shooter reported dead.
- Governor Dan McKee and the ATF were reported to be monitoring and assisting the response.
- Schools and districts accounted for students and activated reunification and support protocols; authorities opened an active investigation.
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Local law enforcement, emergency responders, and victim support services received immediate attention and mobilized resources to respond to the scene and assist affected families.
A young girl was killed, four others were injured, and students, families, and the Pawtucket community experienced trauma, disruption, and loss.
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