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Feb 18, 2026Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Transparency Analysis
Article Quality:
50%
Moderate Transparency
Primary Narrative
A suspect in a Rhode Island ice hockey arena shooting, Robert Dorgan (also known as Roberta Esposito), was found dead at the scene after killing an ex-wife and son.
Framing Analysis
Perspective
Law enforcement/factual reporting perspective centered on incident details
Tone
Neutral
Language Choices
- Use of 'suspect' appropriately establishes presumption of innocence despite apparent death
- Name variation (Robert Dorgan/Roberta Esposito) presented factually without editorial commentary
Factual Core
A person named Robert Dorgan/Roberta Esposito was found dead at a Pawtucket ice hockey arena after a shooting that killed an ex-wife and son.
Full Article
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
