#1
#1 out of 1
crime3h ago
'Stop this madness': Advocates demand more than prayers after hockey rink mass shooting
- Three people were killed and three others injured in a Pawtucket hockey arena shooting, authorities say.
- Police said the shooting appeared to be a family dispute and described it as an isolated tragedy.
- Gov. Dan McKee expressed heartbreak and said he is praying for the victims and communities.
- Advocates urged action on gun safety, calling for laws like safe storage and red-flag measures.
- FBI Director Kash Patel pledged federal resources to assist state and local investigators.
- Rhode Island officials noted the incident followed a December mass shooting at Brown University nearby.
- Parents and youths evacuated as investigators worked to secure the arena scene.
- Authorities described the incident as an isolated tragedy amid ongoing investigations.
- The attack prompted renewed calls for tighter gun-control measures at the state level.
- Investigators are reviewing social and news reports to understand the timeline of events.
Vote 0