Dally dies in The Outsiders after robbing a grocery store with an unloaded gun. He is cornered by the police and, in a state of emotional turmoil following Johnny's death, he raises the gun at them. The police shoot and kill him immediately, not knowing the gun is unloaded. Ponyboy realizes that Dally wanted to die, as he had lost all hope after Johnny's death, the only person he truly cared about. Dally's death is violent and desperate, reflecting his inability to cope with the loss and his harsh life. He dies young and not as a hero, but with a grim sense of triumph, having chosen to end his life in this way
. In summary, Dally's death is a pivotal moment that underscores the themes of loss, despair, and the harsh realities faced by the greasers. It also contrasts with Johnny's more heroic death and reinforces the novel's message about the futility of violence and the impact of personal loss
