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crime
Feb 18, 2026

Suspect 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.