A shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink on Monday left three people dead, including a suspect, and three others injured, during a "family dispute," authorities said, as reports emerged identifying the shooter as transgender.
The gunshots rang out at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket during a hockey game between Coventry and Blackstone Valley Schools, a shooting.
All students from the Coventry Boys Hockey team who were at Lynch Arena have been accounted for and are safe, Coventry Public Schools Superintendent Don Cowart said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
"District officials were notified of the situation while the team was at the arena and immediately began coordinating with event staff and law enforcement. An officer from the Coventry Police Department is on scene and remains with the students," he said.
The FBI said it responded to the scene of the shooting and was ready to assist local authorities, if needed.
"@FBIBoston is responding to the shooting this afternoon at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI - we will provide state and local law enforcement any and all resources necessary and keep the public updated as we are able. In the meantime please pray for the victims and their families," FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X.
Rhose Island Gov. Dan McKee said his office was monitoring the events.
"As Governor, a parent, and a former coach, my heart breaks for the victims, families, students, and everyone impacted by the devastating shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket," he said in a statement. "I am deeply grateful for the first responders, hospital staff, mental health workers, RIPTA drivers, and all those who responded quickly and bravely.
The Povidence Bruins, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Boston Bruins, released a statement on the shooting.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic events at the High School Hockey game at Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket today. While we wait for more details, we share our support with the community and commend the first responders for all their efforts," the team said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pawtucket Police Department.