Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 17, 2026 at 04:47 PM

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A shooting at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a high school hockey game resulted in two deaths and three injuries on Sunday. Police have identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, who also used the name Roberta and the surname Esposito, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. According to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves, the shooting appears to be a targeted event, possibly stemming from a family dispute. The incident caused panic as players and spectators fled the arena. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee expressed grief and support for the victims and their families.

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Brown University 30% Olin Lawrence 40% Melissa Dunn ×240% Dan McKee 50% Providence 60% Rhode Island ×270% Pawtucket ×370% Tina Goncalves ×370% Dennis M Lynch Arena ×380% Robert Dorgan (Roberta Esposito) ×290%

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ice rink shooting 100% high school hockey game 80% gun violence 70% family dispute 60% self-inflicted gunshot wound 60% rhode island 50% pawtucket 50% dennis m lynch arena 40%

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