The family of Robert Dorgan is speaking out after the violent incident at a hockey game, as images shared online offer a glimpse into the family life that came before.Authorities continue to investigate the deadly shooting that disrupted a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, as more details emerge about the family at the center of the case.before the violence on February 16, 2026, took the lives of Rhonda and her son, Aidan Dorgan, they were a familiar presence in Rhode Island’s hockey community, known for routine milestones and public celebrations.Photo after photo shared on social media shows Rhonda with her children at games and lakeside outings, moments that now carry a different weight. One image captures Aidan’s graduation, featuring his mother alongside his father, Robert Dorgan.

n a series of online posts, Aidan appears alongside his fiancée, Starr, marking milestones in their relationship, including their engagement and plans for the future.Those images would soon stand in stark contrast to what investigators say happened inside the rink.Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves confirmed that the gunman specifically targeted members of his own family during the youth hockey game. The victims were identified as the shooter’s ex-wife, Rhonda, and their adult son, Aidan.
Three others were left fighting for their lives, including Rhonda’s elderly parents, Linda and Gerald Dorgan, and family friend Thomas Geruso.Authorities identified the shooter as Robert, 56, who also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgano.