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02/26 06:13 CST Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink
attack, police say
Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police
say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) --- A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode
Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and
grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said.
Gerald Dorgan, who had been in critical condition, has died from his injuries,
Pawtucket police said Wednesday.
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said he was heartbroken that another person has
died because of the shooting.
"Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim's family, friends, and all
those impacted 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 adult son was Aidan Dorgan.
Officials have said the shooter was specifically targeting family members.
Rhonda Dorgan's mom, Linda Dorgan, and a family friend, Thomas Geruso, were
wounded.
Law enforcement have credited several people who intervened and quickly stopped
the attack. At least three bystanders were able to contain the shooter in the
middle of the stands as the crowd fled and ran around them.
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