Crime
3 dead, 3 critically injured in family-related shooting at ice rink in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and three others were injured during a shooting Monday afternoon at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, according to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves.
The gunfire erupted inside the arena while a high school boys’ hockey game was underway, sending players, students, and families scrambling for safety.
The rink, located on Andrew D. Ferland Way, was hosting a co-op matchup that had drawn numerous spectators at the time of the incident.
Chief Goncalves told reporters that the shooting appears to have stemmed from a “family dispute.”
Preliminary investigative findings indicate the suspect allegedly shot his wife and three of his children before turning the firearm on himself.
Authorities confirmed that three individuals, including the shooter, died as a result of the incident.
Three additional victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Their medical conditions have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Earlier in the day, the Pawtucket Mayor’s Office stated that a young girl was among those killed and confirmed that multiple individuals had been hospitalized.
Police have emphasized that the suspect is deceased and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators are not seeking any additional suspects.
The shooting occurred during a 2:00 p.m. game involving local co-op high school teams, drawing athletes, coaches, and family members to the facility.
Witness video captured chaotic scenes as individuals fled the rink following the sound of gunfire.
An employee at a nearby Walgreens on Andrew D. Ferland Way reported that several people ran into the store in a state of panic, stating that shots had been fired inside the arena.
Store management reportedly closed the pharmacy and evacuated staff while contacting 911. Some individuals sheltered inside the building until law enforcement secured the area.
Police responded rapidly and established control of the scene as part of a significant law enforcement presence.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased or injured victims pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives work to determine the full sequence of events and confirm all circumstances surrounding the shooting. State and local officials are expected to provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.