Multiple people shot at Rhode Island ice rink, suspect dead: report

The suspect involved in the shooting at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket has been reported dead, according to WPRI.com.

An employee from a nearby Walgreens recounted to the news outlet that panicked individuals rushed into the store, alerting them of the shooting.

Officials confirmed that the incident at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday, February 16, 2026, resulted in multiple injuries.

A street view of the Dennis M Lynch arena

Multiple people were injured after a shooting occurred at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Monday, February 16, 2026, according to officials. (Google Maps)

The employee said they were told to close and evacuate the building. 

It was unclear how many people were shot. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pawtucket Police Department. 

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