Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting: Mother Rhonda Dorgan and Son Aidan Killed — Family Launches GoFundMe Raising $100K+

 The Pawtucket, Rhode Island, community is grappling with the devastating loss of Rhonda Dorgan and her son, Aidan Dorgan, who were fatally shot during a youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena on February 16. The attack left Rhonda’s parents in critical condition and has profoundly impacted family, friends, and the local hockey community. Loved ones describe Rhonda and Aidan as warm, caring, and deeply committed to their family and community, making the sudden tragedy even more heartbreaking.

In the wake of the shooting, a GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Ava & Colin After Lynch Arena Tragedy” was created by Amanda Wallace-Hubbard, a stepdaughter and stepsibling of the victims, to support the surviving children, Ava and Colin Dorgan. The fundraiser has raised over $100,000 to help cover rent, groceries, tuition, and other living expenses, as the siblings face an uncertain future without their parents and older brother. Ava, a nursing student, and Colin, a 17-year-old high school athlete who was on the rink at the time of the shooting, are now navigating the profound grief and disruption caused by the attack.

Authorities have described the shooting as a targeted, family-linked incident, though they have not publicly released the victims’ names. The GoFundMe page and family statements have helped personalize the tragedy, highlighting the emotional toll on the surviving children and the broader community. Donors and supporters from the hockey world and beyond have expressed condolences, sharing an outpouring of love and solidarity.

Friends and family remember Rhonda Dorgan as a devoted mother and community member, whose warmth and generosity extended to all who knew her. Aidan, her son, was described as lively, kind-hearted, and actively engaged in sports and school activities. Together, they had a meaningful presence in the Pawtucket community, and their loss leaves a deep void for loved ones and neighbors.

The shooting has prompted an outpouring of grief, with community members coming together to support the Dorgan family during this devastating time. Local organizations, schools, and hockey leagues have offered counseling resources, memorials, and other assistance to help survivors cope with the trauma. The tragedy also underscores the urgent need for awareness of family-linked disputes and targeted violence, highlighting how sudden acts of aggression can impact entire communities.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting the surviving children and loved ones while ensuring justice and understanding of the events that led to the deadly attack. Rhonda and Aidan Dorgan’s memory will live on in the hearts of family, friends, and the Pawtucket community, remembered for their kindness, love, and the positive impact they had on those around them.