Authorities have identified the person responsible for the Pawtucket hockey arena shooting, rhode island56 years old Robert Dorganalso known as Roberta Esposito.
Three people, including the suspect, were killed in what was described as a “targeted” shooting during a youth hockey game, officials said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves reported that three other victims are currently hospitalized in critical condition. She further stated that the suspect died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gonsalves publicly named Many rootsDuring Monday night’s news conference, he was at a stadium watching a family member’s hockey game.
Officials said the shooting appeared to be intentional and stemmed from a domestic conflict. Goncalves mentioned Monday night that one person involved was described as a “family friend,” although she did not clarify whether that person was among the killed or injured.
Rhonda Dorgan divorces Rhonda Dorgan and her children
Dorgan’s former spouse, Rhonda Dorgan, filed for divorce in 2020. Initial court documents reportedly mentioned “gender reassignment surgery” and “personality disorder traits” as grounds for divorce, although those grounds were later changed to “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce was finalized in June 2021.
During the legal proceedings, records showed Dogan lived in Jacksonville, Florida, and worked as a truck driver. The couple had at least three children. Authorities have not publicly named the children, but reports say one of the sons is a senior at North Providence High School and a lacrosse player who was present during the shooting.
An adult daughter later communicated with the media that her father suffered from long-term mental health issues. Among the people shot and killed was another adult child, some reports said he was a daughter.
