Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Dennis Bennington and Officer Robert Seiffert were shot and killed during a traffic stop of a man with an aggravated robbery warrant on Oak and May Streets in Cincinnati. 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 Bennington had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 9.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bennington gave the Cincinnati Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cincinnati community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bennington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Dennis E. Bennington is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cincinnati Police Department, 63 of 106 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dennis E. Bennington's cause is highlighted.
How Dennis E. Bennington Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dennis E. Bennington is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dennis E. Bennington was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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