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Rhode Island Rink Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 3 Critically Hurt During High-School Hockey Game

Police say the attack appears targeted and linked to a family dispute as detectives review video and interview scores of witnesses.

Overview

  • Pawtucket police confirmed three fatalities, including the suspect, and said three additional victims remain in critical condition.
  • The suspect was identified as Robert Dorgan, who also went by Roberta Esposito, in their late 50s, and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Authorities said the victims were targeted family members and a family friend, and initial indications point to a domestic dispute.
  • The shooting occurred in the stands at Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a scheduled high-school game; students present were accounted for and reunification plans were implemented.
  • ATF and FBI Boston responded to assist local and state police, who reported no ongoing public threat as they analyze multiple videos and more than 100 witness statements.