Roll of Honor
Incident
Captain Dennis Lipari was shot and killed when he attempted to stop a gunman while off duty at Club 89 at 4315 South 89th Street in Omaha. Captain Lipari was eating dinner with his wife and several other officers in a club. At 7:36 p.m., 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, including two deputies, 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 had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, who was injured in the gunfire, six children, and two grandchildren.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-NE-2DBA8B86- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Dennis. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Lipari gave the Douglas County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Lipari.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Captain Dennis F. Lipari is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 10 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Douglas County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dennis F. Lipari's cause is highlighted.
How Dennis F. Lipari Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dennis F. Lipari is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dennis F. Lipari was killed by shotgun; 12 gauge.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Douglas County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
