Bystander Hailed as Hero for Stopping Hockey Rink Shooter

A heroic bystander, Michael Black, is being credited with saving lives at a Rhode Island hockey game by jamming a gunman's weapon during a life-or-death struggle.

19 Feb, 15:36 — 19 Feb, 16:31

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets cover the story of a heroic bystander stopping a shooter at a Rhode Island hockey rink, largely aligning on the core event. While both emphasize the heroic nature of the intervention, Fox News provides more specific details about the individual hero and their actions, whereas AP uses a broader framing of 'bystanders'.

What sources agree on

A shooter started firing at a hockey rink in Rhode Island.
Bystanders intervened to stop the shooter.
The intervention was heroic and saved lives.

Where they diverge

The focus on the individual hero versus collective action.

Fox News

This outlet focuses on a singular 'Heroic bystander' and names him, emphasizing his personal struggle and brave decision.

This outlet uses the plural 'bystanders' to describe those who 'jumped into action', suggesting a collective effort.

Notable gaps

The name of the heroic bystander.

Covered by foxnews · Not in ap

The specific action taken to stop the shooter, such as jamming the gun chamber.

Covered by foxnews · Not in ap

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Coverage Timeline

Fox News19 Feb, 15:36First to report

Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle

AP19 Feb, 16:31

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - Associated Press News

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AP2h ago

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - Associated Press News

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage Associated Press News

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Fox News3h ago

Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle

Bystander's brave decision to run toward danger saves lives at hockey game shooting. Michael Black jammed gun chamber to stop Rhode Island gunman.

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PERSPECTA

Bystander Hailed as Hero for Stopping Hockey Rink Shooter

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - Associated Press News

Read at source (2 outlets)

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - Associated Press News

Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle

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