Police Officer Robert T. Seiffert
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 6, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: P735

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, March 6, 1979
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Robert Seiffert and Officer Dennis Bennington were shot and killed during a traffic stop of man with an aggravated robbery warrant. As Officer Bennington approached the suspect from the side Officer Seiffert approached from the rear. The suspect shot Officer Bennington in the chest and fired over his shoulder as he got back in his car, striking Officer Seiffert in the head as he dove for cover.

Officer Bennington was able to stand back up and return fire, striking the suspect in the head and killing him. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Seiffert had been with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.