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

At least two people were killed in a mass shooting at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday afternoon, authorities told WPRI. local news outlet.

Police confirmed the suspect’s death to the press. Local sports reporter Branden Mello said one of the shooting victims he died too.

The shooting allegedly occurred during a boys hockey game between two local schools.

Allegedly, shots were fired from behind the stands. mello. It also reported that a local father was hailed as a “hero” after retrieving his gun from the shooter, but the attacker had a second gun.

Four people were hospitalized.

More details coming soon…