Dana Paladini

Death by Force

Dana Everett Paladini, a 25-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on July 4, 1972. The incident occurred while Officer Paladini and a local sheriff's deputy were assisting at the scene of an accident involving a horse trailer. One of the horses was severely injured, and the owner requested that the officers euthanize the animal. The sheriff's deputy fired three shots, one of which ricocheted off the trailer and struck Officer Paladini. Despite being rushed ...Read More

Officer Dana Everett Paladini

Reflections for Officer Dana Everett Paladini, California Highway ...