Authorities later identified the shooter as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, also known as Roberta Esposito. Tragically, two victims were killed and three others injured, all family members of the suspect. Officials described the incident as domestic in nature, highlighting the devastating impact of family violence that can spill into public spaces.
For the Pawtucket community, the event serves as a sobering reminder: an ordinary day can turn catastrophic in seconds—and in moments of crisis, ordinary people can make extraordinary choices.
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