Three stabbed as hundreds take over Rhode Island beaches
Three individuals were stabbed during chaotic incidents at Rhode Island beaches, leading to evacuations. The stabbings occurred at Narragansett Town Beach, where police reported minor injuries among the victims. In a separate incident, a large crowd of teens at Second Beach in Middletown caused disturbances, prompting police intervention.
- ▪Three beachgoers were stabbed at Narragansett Town Beach, resulting in minor injuries.
- ▪Police have not identified a suspect or motive for the stabbings.
- ▪Around 1,200 teens gathered at Second Beach, leading to disturbances and police intervention.
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US News Three stabbed as hundreds take over Rhode Island beaches By Nicholas McEntyre Published May 20, 2026, 2:02 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Three beachgoers were stabbed while hundreds of teens took over packed New England beaches in separate incidents on Tuesday, sparking fights and forcing evacuations of the summer hotspot. The suspected stabbing broke out just after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Narragansett Town Beach, a popular summer vacation retreat in southern Rhode Island, as temperatures reached into the 90s. Responding officers located three victims suffering from minor stab wounds, Narragansett Police Chief Kyle Rekas said in a statement posted to Facebook.
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