Coventry recognizes Officer Jason D. Green for actions during Dennis Lynch Arena shooting response
April 06, 2026 | Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
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The Coventry Town Council formally recognized Coventry Police Officer Jason D. Green for his actions during the Feb. 16, 2026 active-shooter incident at Dennis Lynch Arena in neighboring Pawtucket.
Council President John Paul Verducci read a proclamation describing how Pawtucket police requested mutual aid when reports came in of shooters at the arena. Officer Green, a member of the Coventry-West Warwick regional SWAT team, was selected to respond because of his training and experience. Upon arrival, Green located Coventry families and confirmed that all Coventry students and relatives were safe and accounted for, the proclamation said.
"The familiarity of an officer from their town brought some comfort and relief from a horrific scene," President Verducci read. Council members and attendees thanked Officer Green and his fellow officers for their professionalism and compassion.
The council presented the proclamation and offered public thanks for the officer’s role that evening.
Council President John Paul Verducci read a proclamation describing how Pawtucket police requested mutual aid when reports came in of shooters at the arena. Officer Green, a member of the Coventry-West Warwick regional SWAT team, was selected to respond because of his training and experience. Upon arrival, Green located Coventry families and confirmed that all Coventry students and relatives were safe and accounted for, the proclamation said.
"The familiarity of an officer from their town brought some comfort and relief from a horrific scene," President Verducci read. Council members and attendees thanked Officer Green and his fellow officers for their professionalism and compassion.
The council presented the proclamation and offered public thanks for the officer’s role that evening.
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