3 Critically Injured in Pawtucket Hockey Game Shooting

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Three days after a deadly shooting during a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the three wounded victims remain in critical condition, police said. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident that left three people dead, including the suspect, and three others critically injured.

Why it matters

The shooting at a high school sporting event has shaken the Pawtucket community and raised concerns about gun violence and safety at public gatherings. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the motive and circumstances behind the tragic incident.

The details

According to police, the three wounded victims are Linda and Gerald Dorgan, the parents of a woman who was killed, and a family friend, Pawtucket assistant principal Thomas Geruso. Investigators are reviewing all available video evidence, including surveillance footage and a livestream of the hockey game, to piece together what happened. The shooter's ex-wife and their adult son were also killed in the incident, with the shooter dying by suicide during a struggle with bystanders.

• The shooting occurred during a high school hockey game on February 17, 2026.
• Three days after the incident, on February 20, 2026, the three wounded victims remained in critical condition.

What’s next

Investigators continue to review all available video evidence and execute search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting.