Coram Man Charged for Shooting Over $25 Marijuana Debt

Dominick Tullon allegedly fired four shots at a man and his family outside an apartment building.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine loaded with bullets, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the dangerous escalation of violence over small financial disputes.A recent wave of gun violence in Suffolk County over minor drug debts exposes the need for better conflict resolution strategies.Riverside Today

A Coram, New York man has been indicted for allegedly shooting a man outside his apartment after a dispute over a $25 marijuana debt owed by the man's 16-year-old stepson. Dominick Tullon, 18, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, weapons possession, and reckless endangerment. The victim was struck by a bullet and is now living with a bullet lodged near his spine.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential for violence to escalate over even small drug debts, as well as the dangers of illegal drug transactions involving minors. It also raises concerns about the proliferation of illegal firearms and the lasting impact of gun violence on victims and their families.

The details

According to prosecutors, Tullon approached the victim's apartment with two others to collect the $25 debt. After an argument, Tullon allegedly pulled a gun from his fanny pack and fired four shots, striking the victim and the apartment door. Tullon and his companions then fled the scene, but Tullon later returned and turned himself in to police.

  • The incident occurred on April 3, 2026 outside an apartment building in Riverside, New York.
  • Tullon is due back in court on May 19, 2026.

The players

Dominick Tullon

An 18-year-old Coram, New York resident who has been charged with attempted murder, assault, weapons possession, and reckless endangerment for the shooting.

Matthew Tuohy

The defense attorney representing Tullon, who says his client maintains his innocence and they are reviewing the evidence.

Ray Tierney

The Suffolk County District Attorney, who stated there is 'no place in Suffolk County for such careless violence' over a $25 debt.

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What they’re saying

“We are reviewing all of the discovery and looking into the facts of the case.”

— Matthew Tuohy, Defense Attorney

“The victim is now living with permanent consequences of a bullet lodged near his spine. There is no place in Suffolk County for such careless violence.”

— Ray Tierney, Suffolk County District Attorney

What’s next

Tullon is due back in court on May 19, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail during the pendency of the case.

The takeaway

This shooting over a small drug debt highlights the serious risks and lasting impacts of gun violence, even in disputes over relatively minor amounts of money. It underscores the need for greater community-based solutions to address the root causes of such conflicts before they escalate to violence.