Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Pawtucket Active Shooter-Lynch Arena – Op-Ed by Steven O’Donnell
Submitted as an op-ed by Steven O’Donnell The people of Rhode Island once again confronted the unthinkable. On February 16th, a mass shooting occurred at the Lynch Arena in Pawtucket which claimed four innocent lives and left two more injured. This tragedy comes just two months after the December 13, 2025 shootings/murders at Brown University…
Read MoreUpdated: Fatal Shooting a “targeted family dispute” at Lynch Arena, Pawtucket. 3 dead, 3 critical. (video)
UPDATES: Our original story is below – updates for 2/18: * The State of RI has set up a virtual support website page – SUPPORT HUB – the site contains mental health services and contacts people can access to help them, their children, or those they work with or go to school with access helpful…
Read MoreUpdate: Brown University Shooting – Ongoing Reports – Dec. 18, 2025
From Mayor Brett Smiley: Dear Neighbor, The act of violence that occurred on Saturday, at Brown University has deeply affected our city. In a place meant for learning and community, we were confronted with fear, loss and a tragedy we hoped never to see. As your mayor, I want you to know that we are…
Read MoreUPDATED: Brown University Shooting – Ongoing Reports
UPDATES are provided here with the most recent first. TIPS: Providence Police – 401.652.5767. FBI: FBI.gov/brownuniversityshooting 12/15: The two deceased Brown students were identified: Ella Cook, a Brown student and a parishioner at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama was identified by her church. Cook was active with her church. She was…
Read MoreBREAKING: Suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk in custody
UPDATED: 9-12-2025 – 7:30am — The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is in custody. This morning, President Trump made the announcement, without too many specifics, noting that this is preliminary, and the actual details may change: “We got him!” – This involved the man’s friend and father and a minister and the federal…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Shooting range opens. Hunting, fishing classes. Be bear aware. Go, Appalachia!
Hatch, Bloom, and Explore this Spring at a DEM Outdoor Education Course The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has another season of great spring programs scheduled to connect Rhode Islanders with our state’s beautiful natural resources. From Vernal pool and sky dance nights to learning the ins and outs…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Winter Trout & Salmon stocking, fishing basics, 2A strong for times we’re living in
Business Beat REI has announced that it is exiting its “Experiences” part of their business – adventure travel, classes, day trips as it opts to focus on their core retail business – their stores. REI is in Rhode Island at Chapel View, in Cranston. https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-exits-experiences-business ___ Winter Trout & Salmon Stocking in RI The Rhode…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Seafood Month, Ladies Fly-Fishing, Muzzleloader training, Pheasants, 2A, ghost guns
Seafood Month With Governor Dan McKee proclaiming October as Seafood Month in accordance with National Seafood Month, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), and the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative are inviting the public to celebrate Rhode Island’s abundance of fresh and delicious local seafood by using the many tools and resources at SeafoodRI.gov to learn more about where you…
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Read MoreGreat Swamp Shooting Range, RI’s only free, public outdoor shooting range, open for season
The RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has opened the Great Swamp Shooting Range for the season and welcomes sportsmen and women to use Rhode Island’s only free, public outdoor shooting range. The facility is open for the season and will remain open until November 1st. Located within the Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown,…
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