A mass shooting was reported at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon, as first responders and investigators responded to the deadly incident.

The suspect and one victim were dead and four people were hospitalized following the shooting at Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, WPRI reported.

A high school hockey game had been scheduled for Monday afternoon.

“ATF agents are responding to a reported shooting in Pawtucket, RI, to assist state and local authorities,” ATF Boston posted. “The public should avoid the area and follow the directions of Pawtucket police.”

ATF agents are responding to a reported shooting in Pawtucket, RI, to assist state and local authorities. The public should avoid the area and follow the directions of Pawtucket police. pic.twitter.com/EP0PJ77wlE

— ATF Boston (@ATFBoston) February 16, 2026

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Providence Police said they were “monitoring the situation in Pawtucket. We currently have officers on scene providing assistance.”

This mass shooting comes a couple months after the deadly mass shooting at Brown University in nearby Providence.

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