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Rhode Island hockey arena shooting killed ex-wife and son
Summary
Pawtucket police say the shooter killed their ex-wife and adult son at a youth hockey game and later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot; three others were injured and investigators have been interviewing witnesses.
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Officials say a person opened fire during a youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and targeted family members. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said the victims included the shooter's ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and an adult son, Aidan Dorgan. Three other people were reported injured. Authorities said the shooter later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after bystanders helped contain the scene.
Key facts:
- Police identified the shooter as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan and said they died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Pawtucket police named the victims as Rhonda Dorgan (the ex-wife) and adult son Aidan Dorgan.
- Three other people were injured and described by police as the ex-wife's parents and a family friend.
- Investigators had spoken to nearly 100 witnesses as they worked to piece together what happened.
Summary:
The shooting occurred during a youth hockey game and is reported to have targeted family members, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot and investigators continue to interview witnesses as the inquiry proceeds. Undetermined at this time.
