Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Thursday, August 17, 2000
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: August 17, 2000
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Captured during manhunt
Deputy Zylka and Deputy Sung Hui Bang were killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County, Wisconsin, while assisting in the search for a suspect.
Their helicopter experienced mechanical problems and crashed while returning to Milwaukee County. The deputies performed 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 served with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.