U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Seiffert
1979
Robert T. Seiffert served the U.S. Army for 2 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Bob Seiffert and Officer Dennis Bennington 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 Seiffert was a United States ArmyVietnam Purple Heart veteran and had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1971
Also Served
Cincinnati Police Department
Police Officer
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