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Dominick Galliano

Death by Force
Case Description
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On an April evening in 2002, the quiet neighborhood of Dover Township, New Jersey, was shattered by a violent rampage that claimed the life of 51-year-old Dominick Galliano and four others. The gunman was identified as Edward Lutes Jr., a 42-year-old police officer and Galliano's neighbor. The tragic events stemmed from a deep-seated animosity Lutes held against Galliano following a sensitive legal matter.

The conflict between the two men had its roots in an accusation of sexual assault m ...Read More
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  • Galliano v. Borough of Seaside Heights - Casetext
  • Shooting Spree Cop Found Dead - CBS News
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    Victim Details

    Dominick Galliano

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Dover

    NJ

    2002-04-09

    51

    Dominick

    Galliano

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently came across the story of Dominick Galliano and the horrifying events in Dover, NJ, involv... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    Did anyone else hear about the conflicting accounts regarding Lutes' behavior leading up to the horr... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the fear that must have been felt by the Galliano family that night, ... ...Read More
    10/04/2023
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