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The Docket: News

Portsmouth Fitness Center Initiates Active Shooter Training Following Regional Violence

February 21, 2026, 7:31 PM

Police car and yellow tape block street at night after shooting; credit Elliott Cowand Jr-Shutterstock.

Police car and yellow tape block street at night after shooting; credit Elliott Cowand Jr-Shutterstock.

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Three Dead, Three Injured in Targeted Shooting at Rhode Island Ice Rink

February 16, 2026, 6:02 PM

Law enforcement officers responding to a shooting in Providence

Law enforcement officers responding to a shooting in Providence

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Providence Officials Release Timeline of Emergency Alerts During Brown University Shooting

February 10, 2026, 7:13 PM

Law enforcement agents conducting an FBI investigation.

Law enforcement agents conducting an FBI investigation.

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FBI Assumes Lead Role in Investigation of Brown University and MIT Shootings

January 5, 2026, 5:29 AM

View of the US Capitol Building surrounded by spring flowers

View of the US Capitol Building surrounded by spring flowers

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Advocacy Grows for Mandatory Active Shooter Training Legislation in US Schools

December 22, 2025, 12:10 PM

Federal police officers from DHS standing guard during a manhunt operation

Federal police officers from DHS standing guard during a manhunt operation

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Authorities Face Scrutiny Over Manhunt Protocols at Brown University

December 18, 2025, 2:15 PM

Law enforcement officers responding to situation at Brown University.

Law enforcement officers responding to situation at Brown University.

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Providence Mayor Lifts Shelter-in-Place Order Following Brown University Shooting

December 18, 2025, 12:05 PM

View of the US Capitol building in Washington DC at night

View of the US Capitol building in Washington DC at night

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Rhode Island Lawmaker Calls for Statewide Review of University Active Shooter Protocols

December 18, 2025, 7:20 AM

Law enforcement officers responding to a shooting at Brown University in Providence

Law enforcement officers responding to a shooting at Brown University in Providence

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Providence Mayor Assessing City Response as Brown University Shooter Remains at Large

December 17, 2025, 5:25 AM

Law enforcement officers near Brown University during suspect apprehension

Law enforcement officers near Brown University during suspect apprehension

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Shelter-in-Place Lifted Near Brown University Following Apprehension of Person of Interest

December 16, 2025, 2:05 PM

Police and federal agents conduct tactical operation in Providence.

Police and federal agents conduct tactical operation in Providence.

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Manhunt Continues in Providence Following Deadly Brown University Shooting

December 15, 2025, 8:45 PM

Law enforcement responding during the Brown University lockdown emergency

Law enforcement responding during the Brown University lockdown emergency

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Brown University Lockdown Prompted Emergency Response and Parental Safety Advisory

December 15, 2025, 5:55 PM

Law enforcement response scene near Brown University in Providence.

Law enforcement response scene near Brown University in Providence.

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Providence Mayor: Brown University Shooting Survivor Credits Drills for Safety

December 14, 2025, 1:40 PM

Police officers on duty responding to Brown University active shooter report.

Police officers on duty responding to Brown University active shooter report.

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Police Respond to Active Shooter Reports at Brown University; Shelter-in-Place Issued

December 13, 2025, 5:00 PM

Law enforcement scene during East Providence police standoff.

Law enforcement scene during East Providence police standoff.

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East Providence Police Deploy Negotiation Team to Resolve Mental Health Standoff

December 13, 2025, 2:45 PM

Traffic accident scene illustration for Rhode Island driver case.

Traffic accident scene illustration for Rhode Island driver case.

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Rhode Island Driver Charged in Musician’s Death Had Over 100 Prior Arrests, Police Say

December 9, 2025, 7:00 AM

Federal police officers from Department of Homeland Security in Oregon.

Federal police officers from Department of Homeland Security in Oregon.

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Amazon Driver Arrested in Connection with Rhode Island Armed Robbery Spree

December 4, 2025, 4:10 PM

Police and federal agents conducting tactical operation near Duxbury.

Police and federal agents conducting tactical operation near Duxbury.

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Two Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree Ends Near Duxbury Holiday Event

December 2, 2025, 10:16 AM

Scene of a fatal rollover crash in Providence on I-295.

Scene of a fatal rollover crash in Providence on I-295.

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Providence Man Charged in Fatal I-295 Rollover Crash Following State Police Investigation

November 28, 2025, 11:36 AM