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New England Patriots lead tributes after Rhode Island shooting

New England sports teams have released statements following a deadly shooting at a high school hockey tournament in Rhode Island, where a gunman killed two people before taking his own life.

The New England Patriots were among the first to speak out, joining other local franchises in mourning the tragic events that unfolded at the tournament.

The incident occurred when a gunman opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two individuals before he fatally shot himself.