Two people were killed, including the suspected gunman, and four others were hospitalized after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink on Monday, according to reporting by KOIN. Law enforcement officials in Rhode Island stated that the shooting occurred Monday afternoon inside the facility, prompting a large emergency response and an evacuation of those present.

Authorities said the suspected shooter is among the deceased and that the four injured individuals were transported to local hospitals. As of Monday evening, no motive had been publicly identified. Police indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that additional details would be released once next-of-kin notifications and preliminary assessments were complete.

While the incident occurred more than 3,000 miles from Cowlitz County, episodes of violence in public recreational spaces often resonate locally. Ice rinks, sports facilities, and youth activity centers in Longview and Kelso draw regular crowds, and national cases can influence how local organizations assess safety, emergency response planning, and facility policies.

Columbia Countercurrent will continue monitoring official updates from Rhode Island law enforcement as more verified information becomes available.

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KOIN: 1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Rhode Island ice rink shooting; suspect also dead