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11. Coverage by The Guardian
Mon Feb 16, 2026, 04:30 PM
Monday

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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Oh no. mzmolly Monday #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 Monday #2
Terrible. senseandsensibility Monday #3
Looks like two dead malaise Monday #6
I thought you said: Shooting at a Hockey competition. chouchou Monday #4
I did malaise Monday #5
She did say that obamanut2012 Monday #13
Post removed Post removed Monday #7
In this country we call that Monday. Vinca Monday #8
Jfc SuzyandPuffpuff Monday #9
You forgot malaise Monday #10
Yes! BeneteauBum Monday #27
Coverage by The Guardian Beringia Monday #11
Thanks malaise Monday #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Monday #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 Monday #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
This message was self-deleted by its author KS Toronado Tuesday #56
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I'm old enough to remember when school shootings were above the fold news. aeromanKC Monday #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 Monday #17
Yep. WHEN do we finally get over the so-called love affair with guns? calimary Monday #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 Monday #16
Hooray for guns! PoindexterOglethorpe Monday #18
I would, too. calimary Monday #21
What THE FUCK is WRONG with people ??!!!! Exp Monday #19
Trump derangement syndrome BeneteauBum Monday #28
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Tuesday #41
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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 Monday #22
WTaF UpInArms Monday #29
Robert (Roberta) Dorman was identified as the shooter Mosby Monday #32
Thank you for the updated information UpInArms Monday #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 Monday #23
Lord have mercy. MIButterfly Monday #24
It will end when we take back the billionaire owned media. Initech Monday #26
'Merika. James48 Monday #30
This is tragic. yellow dahlia Monday #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
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