Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle A bystander, Michael Black, tackled a shooter at a Rhode Island high school hockey game after hearing gunshots and seeing a gun pointed at a family. Black jammed the shooter’s gun, and with the help of other bystanders, they subdued the suspect who then shot himself. The gunman’s ex-wife and son were killed, and at least three others were injured.

• Michael Black tackled a shooter at a Rhode Island high school hockey game.
• Black jammed the shooter’s gun, preventing it from firing.
• Other bystanders helped subdue the suspect, who then shot himself.
• The gunman’s ex-wife and son were killed in the attack.
• At least three other people were injured.
• Black sustained a hand injury requiring nine stitches.
• Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves praised the ‘good Samaritan’s’ actions.