Two people have been killed and three others are in critical condition after a shooting during a hockey game at an ice arena in Rhode Island, according to officials. The suspected gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, a city in northern Rhode Island near Providence. Police said officers received a call at about 2:30 p.m. reporting an active shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two people were found dead inside the building, including the suspected gunman. An additional victim later died at a hospital after being transported from the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three others were shot and have been hospitalized in critical condition. The two victims who died inside the arena appeared to be adults, according to police chief Goncalves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt appears this was a targeted event, that it may be a family dispute,\u201d she said, adding that authorities have not released the victims\u2019 names while families are being notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n