Feds Seize Guns, Ammunition from Rhode Island Shooter Robert Dorgan
Authorities have conducted a significant investigation into the actions of shooter Robert Dorgan following a tragic incident at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. As part of their inquiry, law enforcement has seized multiple firearms and ammunition from Dorgan’s property.
Details of the Seizure
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with state police and local law enforcement, executed searches at Dorgan’s residence and storage facility. During these searches, they discovered:
- A sawed-off shotgun
- An AR-15 style rifle
- A handgun frame
- Various ammunition
- ID documents
- An electronic device
- Weapon accessories
- Mail addressed to Dorgan
The firearms and ammunition will be analyzed at a crime lab in Rhode Island to support the ongoing investigation.
The Incident and Background
On the day of the rampage, Dorgan, armed with a Glock 29 and a Sig Sauer P226, tragically took the lives of his ex-wife, Rhonda, and their adult son, Aidan, before taking his own life. Dorgan’s daughter, Amanda Wallace-Hubbard, expressed her fears about potential targeting by her father, recalling a moment of tension during the incident.
Analysis of Dorgan’s History
Dorgan’s troubled background began to surface following the incident. In 2020, Rhonda filed for divorce, citing reasons related to Dorgan’s mental health issues, which included traits of narcissism and personality disorders. This sentiment was echoed by former co-worker Destiny Mackenzie, who recounted Dorgan’s volatile temper.
Surveillance and Investigation
Investigators examined surveillance footage from the shooting incident. They identified a white van with a Maine license plate linked to Dorgan, which ultimately led them to search his home and storage unit. A search of Dorgan’s work locker yielded no notable findings.
The investigation continues as authorities seek to piece together the motivations behind Dorgan’s actions. Survivors and family members remain in critical condition as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy.
