Ada Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 27, 1934
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 11, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Pytchlyn was shot by one of two robbery suspects in the North Broadway area on Sunday evening, November 11th. Both suspects were armed and when Officer Pytchlyn attempted to disarm them, he was shot in the arm and the chest. Officer Pytchlyn died from his wounds 16 days later.
Both subjects were arrested, charged with manslaughter, and later released after posting a $500 bond. The shooter was sentenced to prison.
Officer Pytchlyn had been commissioned slightly over a month before.