One dead and four rushed to hospital after gunman opens fire at high school hockey game in Rhode Island
At least one person has died and four others were rushed to the hospital after a gunman opened fire at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island.
Chaos unfolded on Monday afternoon at Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, about 10 minutes outside of Providence.
A young girl, who has not been identified, tragically died. Four others were taken to the hospital, according to the Pawtucket mayor’s office.
The unidentified suspect also died.
Shots reportedly rang out from the stands in the stadium, WJAR reported.
After shots rang out at the indoor hockey rink, terrified children ran into a nearby Walgreens pharmacy, screaming, an employee told WPRI.
The hockey game between Coventry and Blackstone Valley Schools started at 2pm.
Photos of the scene showed parents holding on tightly to their children as they evacuated to the parking lot.
At least one person has died and four others were rushed to the hospital after a gunman opened fire at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island
Shots reportedly rang out from the stands in the stadium
Police officers and ambulances were seen just outside the arena with a large crowd of people.
