Cause of Death: Drowned
End of Watch: July 31, 1994
Date of Incident: July 31, 1994
Age: 29
Badge Number: 9826
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Suspect Info: Not available
Weapon Used: Not available

Patrolman Pytel drowned while chasing a murder suspect when he was pushed or fell into Salado Creek. The suspect was wanted in connection with a shooting earlier.

He is survived by his wife, mother, father, 2 brothers and 1 sister.