Two Killed, Three Injured in Shooting at School Hockey Game in Rhode Island
Two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting that disrupted a hockey game at a school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday evening.
Police identified the suspected gunman as Robert Durgan, who died from what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the incident. Authorities stated that preliminary investigations indicate the attack stemmed from a family-related dispute that escalated into violence inside the school sports venue, which was filled with students, parents and local residents.
Emergency teams responded quickly, transporting the injured victims to hospitals and securing the school premises. The incident has shocked the community and renewed concerns over safety at school events.
The United States has seen repeated shootings in schools and universities in recent years, prompting ongoing discussions about campus safety and gun violence. Investigations into the Pawtucket shooting continue as the community mourns the victims.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in International
US National Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over War with Iran
US Authorities Arrest Afghan National Basir Ahmad Safi on Child Abuse Charges
Missiles and Drones Target US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi Security Sources Say
UN Secretary-General Guterres Urges Action Against Rising Islamophobia
ReliableUS National Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over War with Iran
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, resigned over opposition to the war with Iran, stating it poses no imminent US threat and stems from Israeli pressure. The move underscores growing criticism of the conflict amid escalating tensions.
ReliableUS Authorities Arrest Afghan National Basir Ahmad Safi on Child Abuse Charges
US authorities arrested Afghan national Basir Ahmad Safi, who entered the country in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, on child abuse charges following a prior conviction in Florida. He is now in ICE custody awaiting deportation, amid ongoing concerns over vetting in the resettlement program.
DevelopingMissiles and Drones Target US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi Security Sources Say
Missiles and drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday, with Iraqi security sources saying two were intercepted and one struck the compound, causing smoke and fire. The attack, likely by Iran-backed groups, occurs amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, the US and Israel.
ReliableUN Secretary-General Guterres Urges Action Against Rising Islamophobia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to combat rising Islamophobia on the International Day to Combat Anti-Muslim Hatred, rejecting fear narratives and calling for unity to eliminate hatred against Muslims. He highlighted increasing hate crimes amplified by online platforms and political debates, warning of threats to social cohesion.