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Sung Hui Bang

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Sung Hui Bang

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17 Aug 2000 (aged 30–31)
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Deputy Sheriff Sung Hui Bang
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin

Deputy Bang and Deputy Ralph Zylka 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 Bang, the pilot, had been employed with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Suspect: Captured during manhunt.

End of Watch: Thursday, August 17, 2000

Deputy Sheriff Sung Hui Bang
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin

Deputy Bang and Deputy Ralph Zylka 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 Bang, the pilot, had been employed with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Suspect: Captured during manhunt.

End of Watch: Thursday, August 17, 2000


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