Man says he grabbed gun and struggled with shooter who opened fire at Rhode Island youth hockey game

Michael Black recounted how he intervened during a shooting at a youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday by grabbing the gunman's weapon and struggling with the assailant while watching his friends' son play with his wife and best friends. Black described the chaotic scene when the shooting erupted during the high school hockey match, prompting him to take immediate action to subdue the attacker. According to Black's account, he was sitting in the stands with his wife when they heard gunshots and saw the shooter begin firing indiscriminately at players and spectators. Without hesitation, Black rushed toward the gunman, managed to grab the firearm, and engaged in a physical struggle to prevent further violence. The incident has raised concerns about safety at youth sporting events and the bravery of ordinary citizens who confront dangerous situations.