Rhode Island ice rink shooting may have been tied to ‘family dispute’, officials say

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by José OlivaresFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:34 PM

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A shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, left three dead and three injured on Monday afternoon. The suspect, 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, was among the deceased and likely died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police believe the shooting was a targeted event stemming from a family dispute, with local reports indicating one of the victims was Dorgan's son. The incident occurred at the Dennis M Lynch Arena during a game, and a person at the game intervened to subdue the suspect. All Rhode Island Interscholastic League games have been suspended, and officials are offering mental health resources to those affected. The investigation is ongoing.

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