Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 18, 2026 at 05:50 AM

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Robert Dorgan, also known as Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgan, fatally shot his ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and adult son, Aidan Dorgan, at a high school ice hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday. Dorgan then died by suicide at the scene. Rhonda's parents and a family friend were critically injured in the targeted attack. Police recovered two legally owned handguns from the scene and noted a bystander intervened, potentially ending the shooting. While the motive is still under investigation, authorities believe it stemmed from a family dispute. Court documents reveal Rhonda Dorgan filed for divorce in 2020, initially citing "gender reassignment surgery, narcissistic + personality disorder traits" before changing it to irreconcilable differences.

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SIG Sauer 40% Glock 40% Providence 50% Pawtucket Police 60% Dennis M Lynch Arena 60% Tina Goncalves ×265% Pawtucket ×270% Aidan Dorgan 75% Rhode Island ×380% Rhonda Dorgan ×385% Robert Dorgan (Roberta Esposito, Roberta Dorgan) ×695%

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