A devastating shooting unfolded on February 16, 2026, at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey event, leaving three dead, including the shooter, Robert Dorgan.
Dorgan fatally shot his ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and their adult son, Aidan Dorgan, before taking his own life in a horrifying act of violence linked to family tensions.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as families celebrated "senior night," only to be thrust into panic as gunfire rang out, prompting many to flee for safety.
Good Samaritans intervened heroically, tackling the shooter in an attempt to stop the violence and prevent further tragedy.
Dorgan had shared troubling online posts shortly before the incident, hinting at his mental state and escalating conflicts within his family, which raised serious concerns.
The aftermath reignited community discussions about gun safety, mental health, and familial violence, forcing a closer examination of the tragic events that unfolded that fateful day.
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