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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — A shooting at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left three people dead, including the suspect, and three others critically injured on Monday afternoon, police said.
The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the attack.
Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Gonsalves announced at a press conference that officers responded to reports of a shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena, where a hockey game involving students from several schools was taking place. The facility was crowded with students and parents at the time of the incident.
Preliminary findings indicate the shooter may have targeted members of his own family. One of the victims was a girl. Three others sustained gunshot wounds and are in critical condition in the hospital.
School officials said all students are safe and authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating plans to safely reunite them with their families.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee stated on the social media platform X that state police are cooperating with local law enforcement. "My prayers are with Pawtucket and everyone involved in this tragedy," he wrote.
This shooting is the latest instance of gun violence that has sparked widespread concern in the state. In December, a shooting at Brown University left several people dead and wounded. Gun violence in public spaces continues to raise public safety concerns across the U.S.
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