Rink Shooting Fallout, Trooper Recovery and Weather Swings Lead Boston Headlines
Boston, MA – March 16, 2026 – Fallout continues from the Pawtucket rink shooting as a trooper recovers and Boston braces for more March weather swings.
It’s been a heavy stretch of news across Greater Boston, with a tragic rink shooting, a recovering state trooper and more March weather shifts shaping local headlines.
Community Mourning After Rink Shooting
Boston-area teams and families continue to process the February 16 mass shooting at a youth hockey game in nearby Pawtucket, Rhode Island, roughly 45 miles from the city.
Authorities say three people died, including the shooter, and three others were seriously injured when gunfire broke out inside the arena during a family dispute. Investigators have described the violence as targeted, and condolences have poured in from Boston sports organizations and local leaders.
The tragedy has resonated strongly in Boston’s tight-knit hockey community, with renewed calls for vigilance and support for affected families.
State Trooper Out of Hospital After I-95 Crash
A Massachusetts State Police trooper seriously injured in a February 14 crash on I-95 South in Salisbury is now out of the hospital.
Officials said the trooper had stopped to remove debris from the roadway when a vehicle struck his cruiser. The incident prompted renewed reminders about the state’s Move Over law, which requires drivers to slow down and shift lanes for emergency vehicles.
Colleagues say the trooper faces a continued recovery but has made meaningful progress in recent weeks.
March Weather Keeps Boston Guessing
After a punishing winter that brought more than 60 inches of snow to Boston, March has delivered sharp swings.
Record warmth hit 74 degrees on March 10, giving residents a brief spring preview. But forecasters caution that cooler air and additional chances for snow remain in the mix this month.
City officials continue to monitor conditions as melting snow, rain and temperature swings create slick spots and localized flooding concerns in some neighborhoods.
Sources
https://apnews.com/article/c8ac3e8067ce2f2ce07e4d98009ecdaa
https://www.wcvb.com/article/pawtucket-hockey-rink-chief-update-feb-16-2026/70384500
https://whdh.com/news/trooper-struck-by-car-in-salisbury-now-out-of-hospital/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/mass-state-police-trooper-seriously-injured-following-crash-interstate/H6ITQDJENZF25GMJPEGDZWHRDI/
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ma/boston/news/2026/03/10/boston-residents-soak-up-rare-march-warmth/
