FAMILY DISPUTE

High School Hockey Shooting Suspect Identified

Authorities described the shooting as a “targeted event.”

A high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, turned into a horror scene Monday afternoon when a parent opened fire at the arena, killing two people before taking their own life. Police identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, 56, who also went by Roberta, according to WPRI. The violence erupted during a senior night matchup between Blackstone Valley and Coventry/Johnston at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena. A woman believed to be the player’s mother was killed at the scene, while a second victim—identified as a player’s sibling—died later at the hospital. Three more people—a family friend and two relatives—were shot and remain in critical condition, according to the outlet. Authorities have described the shooting as a “targeted event” tied to a family dispute, not a random act of violence. Court records reviewed by WPRI point to a history of domestic incidents involving Dorgan, including disputes related to gender identity. In the aftermath, officials said the city is working with local partners to provide counseling and mental health support to those affected by the shooting.