Police Chief: 3 dead, 3 in critical condition, after shooting at Pawtucket hockey rink, authorities identify shooter, credits good Samaritan

Police responded to reports of a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice-skating rink in Pawtucket, on Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred just before 3:00 p.m. at the arena on Andrew D. Ferland Way, amid what was reportedly a high school boys’ hockey game.

With the police station being nearby, local officers quickly converged on the scene within 90 seconds, which was later cordoned off with yellow tape.

Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area.

Preliminary reports indicate the suspect fatally shot himself.

According to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves, 3 are dead and 3 are in critical condition and preliminary reports point to a possible family dispute.

Goncalves stated that the identity of the shooter is 56-year-old Robert Dorgan who also goes by the name of Roberta Esposito.

Dorgan was at the arena to watch his son’s hockey game which happened to be senior night. A good Samaritan stepped in which likely led to the end of the incident, according to Goncalves.

The names of the victims have not yet been released.

Police ask the public to send any information they have and the investigation is ongoing.