Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 8 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/14/1982
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Sentenced to life
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Officer Cheryl Seiden was shot and killed during an armed robbery while off duty. She and two friends were returning home when two men, who had been following them, approached them and attempted to rob them. Officer Seiden produced her service weapon and attempted to stop the robbery but was shot in the neck. The wound caused her to be paralyzed from the neck down for two weeks before succumbing to the wound. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life without parole.
Officer Seiden had served with the agency for 8 years. She was survived by her husband and parents.
