Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Add to My HeroesTeyran Micah "Ty" Patterson
Game Warden Ty Patterson drowned while he and his partner attempted to recover the body of a previous drowning victim from the Paluxy River when their boat capsized near the FM 205 bridge in Somervell County.
He assisted his partner reach safety while struggling in the water. His partner suffered near-drowning injuries. Both wardens were transported to a hospital in Fort Worth, where Warden Patterson was pronounced dead.
Warden Patterson had served with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for two years. He is survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 1461
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 364 ReflectionsAs we reflect on your End of Watch… please know you and your sacrifice have not be forgotten. Rest In Peace, TX Game Warden Ty Patterson.
- -
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Tim Dowdy
Grandson of Fallen Officer, James L. Dowdy, Jr.
May 30, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Tim Jordan
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: January 21, 2026
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte
Puerto Rico Police Department, PR
EOW: January 13, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 24, 2025
Sergeant Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr.
New York State Police, NY
EOW: August 13, 2025
Trooper Mark A. Ondus
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 19, 2025
Police Officer Elijah Garretson
Copperas Cove Police Department, TX
EOW: January 11, 2026
Master Police Officer Donald Richard Gotthardt, Jr.
Fairfax County Police Department, VA
EOW: October 16, 2025
Police Officer Terry L. Bennett
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: January 7, 2026
Police Officer Stephen LaPorta
Uxbridge Police Department, MA
EOW: January 7, 2026


