At least two people are dead after a shooting at an indoor ice skating rink in Rhode Island on Monday. The incident occurred during a hockey game at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. The exact number of people shot and their conditions are unknown, but four people are reportedly hospitalized. BREAKING Shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. – Officials say two people are dead, including the suspected shooter– Gov. Dan McKee says he's monitoring the situation– The shooting reportedly occurred during a hockey game pic.twitter.com/lBTar0xT7b — Stephanie Myers (@_StephanieMyers) February 16, 2026 WPRI has more: The deceased suspect was a man, who has not been identified at this time. The condition of the people in the hospital was unknown as of 4 p.m. One student leaving the rink told 12 News he recalled hearing several “bangs” — possibly seven, though he wasn’t sure the precise number — and then people began to run for the exits as they realized they were hearing gunshots. An employee of a nearby Walgreens told Target 12 that people came into the pharmacy panicking, saying there had been a shooting. The employee said they called 911 and closed the store. The shooting triggered a massive police response, as law enforcement vehicles surrounded the arena. Shortly after the shooting, a large crowd of hockey players were seen standing outside the arena, some still in their socks after removing their ice skates, before they were taken away. A game between Coventry and Blackstone Valley Schools had been scheduled for that time. Footage showed the moment gunfire erupted in the arena: WATCH: Video shows moment gunfire erupts at ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; multiple victims reported pic.twitter.com/ow9iqZpQAB — BNO News (@BNONews) February 16, 2026 “We are actively monitoring the shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. I just spoke with Mayor Grebien as well as @RIStatePolice who are working with local law enforcement. I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved,” Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said. We are actively monitoring the shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. I just spoke with Mayor Grebien as well as @RIStatePolice who are working with local law enforcement. I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved. — Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) February 16, 2026 WCVB shared further: The Coventry Public Schools district released a statement confirming that the members of its boys hockey team were present at the arena. “All students from the Coventry Boys Hockey team who were present at an incident at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket have been accounted for and are safe,” schools superintendent Dan Cowart said. “A Coventry police officer is on scene with the students, and school staff remain with the team as reunification is coordinated.” Students in many school districts in the area are currently on February break. A Walgreens on Broad Street near the arena was placed on lockdown with all retail and pharmacy operations suspended in the wake of the shooting, the company said in a statement.