Pawtucket Police Seize Firearms from Ice Rink Shooter's Storage Locker

Authorities identify 'courageous citizens' who intervened to subdue the shooter and aid victims.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Pawtucket police said they found various firearms, ammunition, and gun accessories in a storage locker belonging to the suspect, Robert Dorgan, who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and son at a high school hockey game on Monday. Investigators also identified several bystanders who stepped in to subdue Dorgan and provide first aid to the victims.

Why it matters

This incident has shaken the Pawtucket community and raised concerns about gun violence and public safety at local events. The discovery of the shooter's cache of firearms in a storage locker raises questions about how he obtained the weapons and whether there were any warning signs that could have prevented the tragedy.

The details

Police searched Robert Dorgan's apartment, work locker, and storage unit in Maine, seizing a sawed-off shotgun, an AR-15 style rifle, a handgun frame, ammunition, and other firearm accessories. The two guns used in the shooting were also traced back to Dorgan. Authorities praised the 'courageous citizens' who intervened, including Michael Black, Robert Rattenni, and Ryan Cordeiro, who subdued the shooter, and former firefighters/EMTs Chris Librizzi and Glenn Narodowy, along with nurse Maryann Rattenni, who provided critical first aid.

  • On Monday, Robert Dorgan fatally shot his ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and son, Aidan Dorgan, at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
  • From Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday morning, detectives searched Dorgan's apartment and lockers in Maine, seizing the firearms and other evidence.

The players

Robert Dorgan

The 56-year-old suspect who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and son at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

Rhonda Dorgan

The ex-wife of Robert Dorgan, who was killed in the shooting.

Aidan Dorgan

The son of Robert and Rhonda Dorgan, who was also killed in the shooting.

Michael Black

One of the bystanders who helped subdue the shooter.

Robert Rattenni

One of the bystanders who helped subdue the shooter.

Ryan Cordeiro

One of the bystanders who helped subdue the shooter.

Chris Librizzi

A former Warwick, R.I. firefighter and EMT who provided critical first aid to the victims.

Glenn Narodowy

A former Warwick, R.I. firefighter and EMT who provided critical first aid to the victims.

Maryann Rattenni

A nurse who provided critical first aid to the victims.

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What’s next

The seized firearms and ammunition will be brought to the Rhode Island Crime Laboratory to be tested and logged in an ATF firearms database.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for stronger gun control measures and improved mental health support to prevent such acts of violence. The community's response, with bystanders risking their own safety to aid the victims, is a testament to the resilience and compassion of the people of Pawtucket.