Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A deadly shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week left a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said.
Gerald Dorgan, who was in critical condition, died from his injuries, Pawtucket police said Wednesday.
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said he was heartbroken that another person died because of the shooting.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and all those affected by this tragic act of violence,” he said in a statement.
Dorgan’s daughter, Rhonda Dorgan, and grandson, Aidan Dorgan, were also killed in the shooting.
Police identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, 56, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Dorgan also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgano, authorities said. Robert Dorgan’s ex-wife was Rhonda Dorgan and his adult son was Aidan Dorgan.
Authorities said the shooter specifically targeted family members.
Rhonda Dorgan’s mother, Linda Dorgan, and a family friend, Thomas Geruso, were injured.
Law enforcement credited several people who intervened and quickly stopped the attack. At least three bystanders managed to contain the shooter in the middle of the stands as the crowd fled and ran around them.
