Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel Joseph James Palenik
Gender : Male
Age : 45
Race : White
Date : 01/27/2025
Location : Storm Lake
City : Storm Lake
County : Buena Vista
State : Iowa
Agency : Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 27, 2025, the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office responded to a standoff situation in Storm Lake, Iowa. Daniel Joseph James Palenik, 45, was reportedly firing at law enforcement during the prolonged encounter. Officers returned fire, killing him. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
