Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Saturday, November 26, 1977
Add to My HeroesDennis F. Lipari
Captain Lipari was shot and killed when he attempted to stop a gunman while off duty. Captain Lipari was eating dinner with his wife and several other officers in a club. A gunman entered the club with a shotgun and opened fire. Captain Lipari immediately took action but was shot and killed. Twenty-four other people were shot and wounded in the incident.
The suspect in the case was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to a state hospital.
Captain Lipari was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsForty years ago, I was good friends with Captain Lipari's daughter Denise, and when he were taken from them so unexpectedly and cruelly, it was a devastating loss to his family. I hope you rest in peace, sir.
Patti Boyd
September 12, 2017
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