
Moments after Robert Dorgan started shooting family members at a hockey game, people in the stands rushed toward the shooter. Among them was Michael Black who recalled hearing the shots and lunging for Dorgan’s gun. (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi) Police continue to tape off the Dennis M. Lynch arena a day after a deadly shooting during a youth hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Pawtucket, R.I. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi) PROVIDENCE, R.I.
Main Idea: A Rhode Island youth hockey game shooting has now left three people dead, including Gerald Dorgan, who died days after the attack.
Key Points:
The shooting may make families feel less safe at schools, youth sports, and public events, and it can raise local security costs.
Bystanders who stopped Robert Dorgan show that quick public action can limit harm and may encourage stronger safety planning.
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Third victim whose death is the main news peg of the article.
Identified as the shooter; the article centers on his attack and death.
Named victim killed in the attack and central to the family tragedy described.
Named victim killed in the attack and part of the family targeted in the shooting.
Wounded family member mentioned as part of the aftermath of the shooting.
Pawtucket mayor quoted reacting to the fatal shooting and the latest death.
City government context for the police response and official statements.
Wounded family friend mentioned in the account of victims and survivors.
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