Police Officer Cheryl W. Seiden, Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Cheryl W. Seiden

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 1982

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Cheryl W. Seiden

Police Officer Cheryl Seiden was shot and killed during an armed robbery while off duty in a condo parking lot at 8002 Southwest 149th Avenue.

She and two friends were walking 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 23-year-old suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life without parole. As of November 26, 2020, he was in prison.

Officer Seiden had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for eight years. She was survived by her husband and parents.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 3111

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, July 14, 1982
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

off duty, robbery

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I had heard recently from former major and Metro-Dade Police Director Irving Heller that your widowed husband, Mark Seiden, former Detective Sergeant Seiden was ill I will pray for him and your beautiful neshama. Olav hashalom Major Seiden and rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2025