Cuffer
08-19-2000, 04:56 AM
Deputy Sheriff Ralph E. Zylka
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department, WI
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
End of Watch: August 17, 2000
Date of Incident: August 17, 2000
Time of Incident: 2140 hours
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 24 yr
Suspect Info: Captured during manhunt
Weapon Used: No weapon
Deputy Zylka and Deputy Sung Hui Bang were killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County, Wisconsin, while assisting in the search of a suspect. The helicopter experience mechanical problems and crashed while returning to Milwaukee County after performing an instrumental role in apprehending the suspect, who was wanted for murdering an off-duty police officer. The helicopter was a 20-year-old military surplus aircraft.
Deputy Zylka, the flight observer, had been with the agency for 24 years.
*as reported by the ODMP
[This message has been edited by Cuffer (edited 08-19-2000).]
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department, WI
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
End of Watch: August 17, 2000
Date of Incident: August 17, 2000
Time of Incident: 2140 hours
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 24 yr
Suspect Info: Captured during manhunt
Weapon Used: No weapon
Deputy Zylka and Deputy Sung Hui Bang were killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County, Wisconsin, while assisting in the search of a suspect. The helicopter experience mechanical problems and crashed while returning to Milwaukee County after performing an instrumental role in apprehending the suspect, who was wanted for murdering an off-duty police officer. The helicopter was a 20-year-old military surplus aircraft.
Deputy Zylka, the flight observer, had been with the agency for 24 years.
*as reported by the ODMP
[This message has been edited by Cuffer (edited 08-19-2000).]