A shooting during an ice hockey game in Rhode Island, near the American city of Boston (Northeast), has resulted in two fatalities, in addition to the shooter, according to local police.
American authorities have confirmed that the suspect has been detained and that there is no indication, for now, of a terrorist attack. The investigation focuses on the motivations of the attacker and the possibility that the crime is related to personal conflicts. The injured victims remain hospitalized, some in serious condition.
The attack led to the immediate closure of the facility and increased security at schools and public spaces in the area. Several political figures expressed condolences to the families of the victims and advocated for more effective measures to prevent gun-related crimes.
This is yet another episode added to a long list of episodes. of attacks in public places in the United States in a country where armed violence continues to be one of the main causes of death among young people. Civic associations and parents’ organizations have again demanded changes in the legislation regarding access to firearms.
