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Pawtucket Hockey Rink Shooting: Trans-Father Kills Ex-Wife and Son

The horrifying shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 16, 2026, shattered what should have been a joyful afternoon of high school hockey. Families gathered for a senior night game—cheering on young players from schools like North Providence, Coventry, and others—when gunfire suddenly erupted around 2:30 p.m., turning celebration into […]