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11. Coverage by The Guardian

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 04:30 PM

Feb 16

Shooting at Rhode Island ice rink leaves at least two people dead

At least two people are dead in an apparent mass shooting at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday afternoon, officials told the WPRI local news outlet.

Police confirmed to the outlet that the suspect is dead. A local sports reporter, Branden Mello, said that one of the shooting victims also died.

The shooting allegedly took place during a boys’ hockey game between two local schools.

Shots came from behind the stands, according to Mello. He also reported that a local father is being hailed as a “hero” after grabbing a gun from the shooter, though the shooter also had a second weapon.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/16/rhode-island-ice-rink-shooting-pawtucket

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Breaking - mass shooting at high school hockey competition [View all] malaise Feb 16 OP

Oh no. mzmolly Feb 16 #1

Gosh, it's about time for one of these. It's been more than a week if you don't count Canada. Ocelot II Feb 16 #2

Terrible. senseandsensibility Feb 16 #3

Looks like two dead malaise Feb 16 #6

I thought you said: Shooting at a Hockey competition. chouchou Feb 16 #4

I did malaise Feb 16 #5

She did say that obamanut2012 Feb 16 #13

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In this country we call that Monday. Vinca Feb 16 #8

Jfc SuzyandPuffpuff Feb 16 #9

You forgot malaise Feb 16 #10

Yes! BeneteauBum Feb 16 #27

Coverage by The Guardian Beringia Feb 16 #11

Thanks malaise Feb 16 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Feb 16 #25

Another trans shooter Chuuku Davis Tuesday #38

I'll bet that granular detail is lsn't brought up or discussed much here. BannonsLiver Tuesday #39

I guess I haven't been thinking and praying hard enough. Bluetus Feb 16 #14

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Be that as it may, we have the power to solve our problems in this life on this planet, here and now. Bluetus Tuesday #44

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I fully suppoprt everyone's right to all of that Bluetus Tuesday #54

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I'm old enough to remember when school shootings were above the fold news. aeromanKC Feb 16 #15

Old enough to remember we had ZERO. Columbine which was the first and a unique tragedy. Now it is the norm. Thanks NRA Evolve Dammit Feb 16 #17

Yep. WHEN do we finally get over the so-called love affair with guns? calimary Feb 16 #20

It will never stop here. It is a uniquely "American problem." I have two daughters that were in multiple lockdowns over Evolve Dammit Tuesday #55

sad and strange BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 16 #16

Hooray for guns! PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 16 #18

I would, too. calimary Feb 16 #21

What THE FUCK is WRONG with people ??!!!! Exp Feb 16 #19

Trump derangement syndrome BeneteauBum Feb 16 #28

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Pardon me BeneteauBum Tuesday #45

"Trump Derangement Syndrome" is a INSULT directed at Democrats. Mosby Tuesday #50

I think the ones with Trump Derangement Syndrome are the MAGATS. Emile Tuesday #52

Agreed BeneteauBum Tuesday #58

This message was self-deleted by its author BeneteauBum Tuesday #59

Oh my BeneteauBum Tuesday #60

I understand your position Mosby Tuesday #61

More from W--Providence--Rhode Island (WPRI) news Beringia Feb 16 #22

WTaF UpInArms Feb 16 #29

Robert (Roberta) Dorman was identified as the shooter Mosby Feb 16 #32

Thank you for the updated information UpInArms Feb 16 #35

I wish that every time one of these horrific slaughters takes place 3catwoman3 Tuesday #51

Good effin grief malaise Tuesday #47

Violence at a hockey game? Shocking! johnp3907 Feb 16 #23

Lord have mercy. MIButterfly Feb 16 #24

It will end when we take back the billionaire owned media. Initech Feb 16 #26

'Merika. James48 Feb 16 #30

This is tragic. yellow dahlia Feb 16 #31

The second one in a few weeks(Canada) where the shooter was clearly identified as mentally ill Melon Tuesday #36

She Chuuku Davis Tuesday #37

Definitely had mental health issues. That much is clear. BannonsLiver Tuesday #40

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Heartbreaking Torchlight Tuesday #46

Here in Canada we're still mourning the BC shooting. Swede Tuesday #49

This is a tragedy, and, will only further the message that trans people are inherently dangerous and shouldn't exist. Oneironaut Tuesday #53

Yes, I see ForgedCrank Tuesday #62