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Desmond Dewayne Luster Sr.

Case from Dallas, TX dated Feb 09, 2015

Victim Details

Desmond Dewayne Luster Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2015-02-09

45

Desmond

Dewayne Luster Sr.

06/23/2026

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Desmond Dewayne Luster Sr., a 45-year-old African American man, tragically died on February 9, 2015, in Dallas, TX. His death was the result of a shooting incident involving an off-duty Dallas police officer. Luster was involved in a confrontation near the Flying J Truck Stop, where he was shot by Officer Aaron Tolerton, who was working a security job at the time. The incident occurred after Luster had chased three burglary suspects from his home and called 911 for assistance.

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  • Crime Blog: Updated: Officer, suspect identified in Monday’s fatal shooting by police in southeast Oak Cliff
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