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Three people are dead, including the suspect, in a shooting Monday at an indoor ice rink in the US state of Rhode Island, according to police.
"We have confirmed that the suspect is now deceased. Also, there are two victims that have also been confirmed deceased and then we have three victims that are still at the hospital in critical condition," Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told the reporters.
Goncalves said the shooter, who was born in 1969, was identified as Robert Dorgan. She said he also used the name Roberta and the last name Esposito.
Earlier, Goncalves said the shooting, which occurred at a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, was a "targeted event, that it may be a family dispute."
"We can also tell you that a good Samaritan stepped in and interjected in this scene, and that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event earlier today," she added.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said he is monitoring the situation closely.
"As Governor, a parent, and a former coach, my heart breaks for the victims, families, students and everyone impacted by the devastating shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket," McKee said in a video message. (AA)
