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Rhode Island Trans Shooter's Daughter Says Rampage Fueled by Vendetta Against Family
Robert Dorgan's attack at ice hockey arena targeted his own family, daughter claims
Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:55am
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The daughter of deranged transgender killer Robert Dorgan has claimed his ice hockey arena attack was fueled by a vendetta against his family, not a random act. Dorgan killed his adult son Aidan and ex-wife Rhonda in the shooting, which also left his in-laws and a family friend critically injured. His daughter Amanda Wallace-Hubbard said she feared her own sons would be next if a bystander hadn't stopped Dorgan.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the growing issue of targeted violence against families, as well as the complex mental health challenges some transgender individuals face. It also raises questions about domestic violence, gun control, and the need for better support systems for those struggling with gender identity issues.
The details
Dorgan, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2020, was armed with two guns as he carried out the attack during a high school hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Rhode Island. His daughter said the shooting was "very specific" and that "we were targeted." A bystander named Michael Black was able to stop Dorgan by getting his hand stuck in the gun's chamber, preventing the shooter from firing again.
- Dorgan underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2020.
- Rhonda Dorgan filed for divorce from Dorgan in 2020, citing "gender reassignment surgery, narcissistic and personality disorder traits" as the reason.
- The shooting occurred on Monday, February 17, 2026 during a high school hockey game.
The players
Robert Dorgan
The transgender shooter who carried out the attack at the ice hockey arena, killing his adult son and ex-wife.
Amanda Wallace-Hubbard
Dorgan's daughter from another relationship, who claimed the attack was fueled by a vendetta against his family.
Aidan Dorgan
Dorgan's adult son who was killed in the shooting.
Rhonda Dorgan
Dorgan's ex-wife who was also killed in the shooting.
Michael Black
The bystander who was able to stop Dorgan by getting his hand stuck in the gun's chamber.
What they’re saying
“I just want to make sure people understand this was one person's vendetta against their family. We were targeted. This was very specific. It wasn't random.”
— Amanda Wallace-Hubbard, Dorgan's daughter
“Until that good Samaritan incapacitated him, I really feared that my sons were next. I can't thank him enough. I'm certain my sons and I are alive because of him.”
— Amanda Wallace-Hubbard, Dorgan's daughter
“I just grabbed, went for the gun and I got my hand caught.”
— Michael Black, Bystander
What’s next
Authorities are still reviewing surveillance footage from the hockey arena and have spoken to over 1,000 witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the need for greater mental health support and resources for transgender individuals, as well as improved domestic violence prevention and intervention measures to protect families from targeted violence.
