Two victims have been killed and three others have been critically injured from an apparently focused taking pictures at an ice skating rink in Rhode Island on Monday, authorities stated.
The gunshots rang out round 2:30 p.m. on the Dennis M. Lynch Area in Pawtucket, about 5 miles exterior of Windfall, in keeping with Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves.
The suspect, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the scene, was recognized as Robert Dorgan, 56. Officers stated the suspect additionally used the identify Roberta Esposito.
Dad and mom and gamers congregate close to the Lynch Area in Pawtucket, R.I., after a taking pictures on the ice rink, Feb. 16, 2026.
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Moreover the 2 victims killed, three individuals who have been shot and injured have been taken to a hospital in important situation, police stated. They continue to be in important situation as of Monday evening.
The taking pictures seems to be a focused and “family-related,” the chief stated, describing it as presumably a household dispute. Goncalves stated {that a} household good friend was additionally concerned within the dispute.
The chief added {that a} Good Samaritan stepped in and intervened, making an attempt to subdue the suspect, which “stored the incident from getting presumably worse.”
The FBI responded to the scene and can present state and native legislation enforcement with any essential assets, FBI Director Kash Patel stated in a press release.
The FBI added that there is “no imminent risk to public security.”
Police stand at an entrance to Lynch Area in Pawtucket, R.I. after a taking pictures on the ice rink, Feb. 16, 2026.
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The superintendent of one of many faculties enjoying on the time of the taking pictures stated in a message to folks that every one college students on the crew are secure.Â
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee stated on social media, “I’m praying for Pawtucket and everybody concerned.”
