Rhode Island Ice Rink Shooting Kills Ex-Wife and Son

A trans suspect opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink, killing his ex-wife and adult son, with his daughter alleging a 'vendetta' against the family.

17 Feb, 22:22 — 18 Feb, 12:33

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where an ex-wife and son were killed. While the core facts of the event align, Fox News introduces specific details about the shooter's identity and a family vendetta, which are not present in The Wall Street Journal's more concise coverage.

What sources agree on

A shooting occurred at a Rhode Island ice rink.
The victims of the shooting were the shooter's ex-wife and son.

Where they diverge

Characterization of the shooter and the context of the attack

Fox News

This outlet identifies the shooter as a 'trans suspect' and includes an allegation from the daughter about a 'vendetta' against the family.

wsj

This outlet refers to the individual simply as 'Shooter' and frames the event as a 'Hockey Game Attack' without further details on the shooter's identity or motive in the provided snippet.

Notable gaps

The shooter being identified as a 'trans suspect'.

Covered by foxnews · Not in wsj

The shooter's daughter alleging a 'vendetta' against the family.

Covered by foxnews · Not in wsj

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Coverage Timeline

wsj17 Feb, 22:22First to report

Shooter Killed Ex-Wife, Son at Rhode Island Hockey Game Attack - The Wall Street Journal

Fox News18 Feb, 12:33

Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family

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Fox News1h ago

Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family

The trans suspect who opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink killed his ex-wife and adult son, authorities said, as his daughter alleged a “vendetta."

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wsj16h ago

Shooter Killed Ex-Wife, Son at Rhode Island Hockey Game Attack - The Wall Street Journal

Shooter Killed Ex-Wife, Son at Rhode Island Hockey Game Attack The Wall Street Journal

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Rhode Island Ice Rink Shooting Kills Ex-Wife and Son

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Shooter Killed Ex-Wife, Son at Rhode Island Hockey Game Attack - The Wall Street Journal

Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family

Read at source (2 outlets)

Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family

Shooter Killed Ex-Wife, Son at Rhode Island Hockey Game Attack - The Wall Street Journal

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