• Three people, including the suspect, were killed during a shooting at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
• The shooter, identified as Robert Dorgan, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Authorities indicated the incident may have been a family-related dispute and are investigating its origins.
• Over 100 witnesses were interviewed as chaos unfolded during the shooting.
• Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee expressed grief over the violence, linking it to recent gun incidents in the state.

Three individuals, including the shooter, were killed in a mass shooting at a Rhode Island youth hockey game on Monday. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves confirmed the deaths, including two victims and three others in critical condition at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, which is thought to be a "targeted event" potentially tied to a family dispute, although details remain unclear, according to SCMP, Al Jazeera, and AA.

The shooter, identified as Robert Dorgan, allegedly died from a self-inflicted wound following the attack. A good Samaritan reportedly intervened during the incident, which was sparked by a period of failed hostilities involving the shooter, who also went by the name Roberta Esposito, according to BBC and LA Times.

Chaos ensued as an estimated 100 witnesses described players and spectators fleeing for safety amid the gunfire. Video footage shows players and fans reacting quickly as gunshots rang out, with many dropping to the ground and trying to escape the arena, reports LA Times, Al Jazeera, and BBC.

This shooting comes just two months after another gun violence incident at Brown University, leading authorities and state residents to grapple with ongoing firearms-related fears, as noted by Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, who emphasized the violence's impact on families and the community, according to SCMP, Al Jazeera, and LA Times.