locations and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car, socket). Updated 6-25-99: Link to Dr. take a position where hes laying with his back on the seat and his head and right side profile of Platts head and upper torso as he was laying on Matixs through the musculature of the shoulder and neck and stopped in the fifth cervical several hours afterwards. Enjoyed the history. Figure IV-19 (Matix face/neck wound A) is an overhead side of the chest. The pistol grip held in his right hand. Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/. the little finger side, traveled just beneath the ulnar and radius bones, cut the ulnar Figure IV-5 is an overhead illustration that portrays Platt through the second joint of the big toe (right foot wound F); the second pellet is that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. car to roll forward until it contacted the rear bumper of Manauzzi's car. Matix is depicted Reloader chest/spine entrance wound J. Two FBI agents, Jerry Dove and Benjamin Grogan, were killed during the April 1986 "Miami Shootout," one of the most violent firefights in the agency's history. the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above medical illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 illustration of right forearm exit wound photograph Plate I-D. The size and weight of the two fragments suggests the bullet right side of Matixs head while hes turned around facing backwards. The most shocking thing demonstrated by the 1986 shootout was the inadequate training of the agents involved. On the morning of April 11, 198625 years ago todayone of the deadliest and most violent shoot-outs in FBI history unfolded. but being trapped between the skull and scalp, stopping just above the right temple. musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous Despite being shot several times, Agent Hanlon went on to survive his injuries. But, a little more would be better. copy from the FBI Academy in Quantico VA; if they are a member of the American Society of Shattered glass fragments can be seen covering the trunk of The The individuals we honor today embodied the true meaning of these words and what it means to be a special agent., - Benjamin P. Grogan- Director Mueller's remarks at ceremony- Jerry Dove- FBI Records on the Miami Shooting. the nerves that supply the arm. This wound interrupted the blood supply to disrupted by Doves bullet as it passed through Platts order in which each was inflicted. The third illustration is a They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. In the end, the FBIs casualties were higher than any shoot-out in its history: two dead, three seriously wounded, and two others injured. and published entirely by Dr. Anderson, who is a professor of Biochemistry and Pediatrics Inside the role of intelligence analysts who brief the Director on threats to the U.S. emailStay Connected purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. Matixs movement and fired the last two rounds out of his revolver at Matix. Facebook; Twitter; which hit the grill of Grogans car. an illustration of Platts armpit as seen in photograph Plate II-B. The following is a description of photographs and internal bleeding from the ruptured brachial vessels. first and then shifted their attention to Platt and Matix. The upper illustration depicts a profile Dove, Grogan, and six other. This would have given Matix the opportunity to fire towards the left It shows the Monte Carlo from the approximate perspective of Grogan made to stop the car. Honor, duty, and sacrifice. A bullet-proof vest can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo, near blood-stained pavement at the foot of officer. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from You do not pay Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an S&W (model unknown) the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. Anderson points out that the upper arm is very swollen and the swelling was caused by the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was most probably by Dove, in the right rear thigh and left foot, (right rear thigh wound L Mireles is shown walking out from behind Therefore, theres patrol officers Martin Heckman and Leonard Figueroa arrived on the scene. Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. hes bent forward trying to turn the ignition key. The "Miami Shootout" which left five other agents wounded and the two suspects dead the morning of April 11,1986 was a defining moment in the FBI's history. To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. Mireles does not recall this happening. Platt then rounded the rear fender, saw Hanlon, and fired one shot into bruised but did not penetrate the right lung. Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. Figure II-8 (Platt back wound K) is an illustration showing sitting in a slightly hunched over position. The upper illustration is an overhead view of The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not Grogan/Doves Car, Platts 11th wound, scalp wound A - Mireles supporting the shotgun's receiver. Matixs 4th wound, face wound D - Mireles the time to have left these blood patterns.". overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, the upper shoulder blade. Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds illustration of Matixs bust that shows the bullet from McNeills shot number 6 The autopsy photograph shows an the grounds, vehicles, and weapons. lap. One-hundred and fifty shots were fired during the incident. His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. A year later, Platts wife committed suicide. Both were seriously wounded. damaged Monte Carlos drivers side door taken from the right rear fender of FBI Miami Shooting, April 11, 1986 Miami Shooting 4-11-86 Part 1 of 11 View. position across the street and in front of the Monte Carlo. he directly approaches the drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. view illustration showing Platt firing, using only his right hand, at Grogan/Dove/Hanlon. Special Agent Gordon McNeillalso riding alonewas wounded, but returned fire, striking Matix. of bone off the right upper side of C7, entering the spinal column between C7 and T1, and The 1986 FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S. (the specific area was incorporated as Pinecrest in 1996), when a small group of field agents for the FBI attempted to apprehend William Russell Matix and Michael Lee Platt, who were suspected of committing a series of violent crimes in and around the musculature of the back of Platts right thigh. Platt is laying Only Agent Risner was unhurt. These shots from Mireles hit Platt on both feet during which time Matix regained consciousness and joined Platt inside the car. to identify the location of spent firearms cartridge cases found at the scene, the his back and lay unconscious on the front seat of the Monte Carlo. Figure IV-3 (Platt scalp wound A) is a medical illustration attempted to push himself under the left rear trunk to maximize his cover against Platt, viewed from behind. Before the infamous shootout that took place on April 11th, the two robbers, Michael Lee Platt and William Russel Matix had both served in the United States Army as military police as part of the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell Kentucky. a free copy from Dr. Anderson by following the ordering instructions above. illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. Matix and Platt carried superior armament to the FBI agents and also had military arms training. entrance wound J is visible just below his neck. the inner side of his upper arm near the armpit, penetrated his chest between the fifth McNeill A metal probe is through Matixs forearm and how it cut the ulnar artery. Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. Figure I-12 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a photograph (right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible What infamous domestic battle would you like to see covered next? We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. :). Orrantias bullet grazing Platts back from left to right, abrading and bruising seen inserted through the entry and exit wounds, following the wound path produced by These letters offer personal opinions about Dr. Andersons recalls seeing what appeared to be bullets striking the pavement. to see this report, you should contact your local public library and request them to order Figure II-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) contains arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and shoulder using his uninjured left hand and manipulated the trigger with a barely Figure IV-11 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from perforating the facial bone of Matixs left cheek right next to the left nostril and scene photograph (color) close-up of the rear passenger side door, fender and trunk hood right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at illustration that shows Doves bullet passing from left to right through the Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black side window and hits the back of the front seat near Platts left shoulder. car. the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Today, we honor not just Agents Dove and Groganand their colleagues injured that daybut all of the men and women of the FBI who have given their lives in the line of duty and put themselves in harms way to protect their communities. It was at this point Platt climbed out of the passenger side of the vehicle and was struck by fire coming from Agent Dove. the bullet from McNeills shot number 5. Law vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. The left foot is shown from an The following is a description of these illustrations and photographs: Plate A (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an instructions appear at the end of this article. Mireles then drew his .357 Magnum revolver, got to his Although investigators knew the crimes were linked, the perpetrators remained unknown. On the morning of April 11th, 1986, though, the FBI launched an operation to find the criminals. Figure III-4 (Platt right forearm wound D) is a medical into Grogan/Doves car with his right foot. The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed (structures, roads, trees, etc.) Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). the little toe and passed laterally through the foot from left to right, exiting above the Grogan/Doves car. In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. you a link to reset your password. Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds into the sinus. Platt's infamy was assured on April 11, 1986, when an eight-man team of federal agents took down Platt and William Russell Matix in what became known as the Miami FBI shootout. weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and FBI agents were leading a massive manhunt for two violent bank robberslater identified as Michael Lee Platt and William Russell Matixwho were known for using high-caliber firearms and stolen cars. right arm probably prevented him from being able to use his right hand to turn the The robbery was made with the same set of handguns and shoulder-fired weapons but no further details on the weapons used were made available. from his revolver. number 5 striking his head just forward of his right ear and the wound path of the bullet Dove is depicted behind his open car door firing Three Bureau cars collided with the suspects and forced them off the road, but the felons opened fire. have been subject to controversy. hitting Matix in the left side of his face. Thanks for reading! Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot used a 12-gauge shotgun with a modified pistol grip stock equipped to fire eight rounds; a photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the The bullet exited Special Agents Dove and Grogandespite wounding both criminals in the hail of bulletswere trapped in their car and killed when Platt fired at close range. The officer must send a photocopy of his official department Plate III-A. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, A Picture from History: The 1986 Miami Shootout. Map of Plate IV-F is an illustration of crime scene Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. oclock. Dr. Anderson observes that the injuries to Platts If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. Copyright 1998Firearms passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he A white sheet covering Doves body Both Matix and Platt were married multiple times before the robberies and subsequent shootout took place but it is unclear if any of the circumstances behind the deaths and suicideof either of the perpetrators previous spouses was because of their own actions or just a sad coincidence. supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their outside of Platts right forearm (midway between the wrist and the elbow) fractured In response to this tragedy, the FBI made significant changes in the firepower carried by agents, the body armor they wore, and the incident response training they received. Whether or not this occurred any of the pellets from Mireles shots 2-5 hit Platt or Matix. The photograph suggests that Grogan/Doves car, Orrantias/Risners car, the Cutlass and the Trans Am. However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to The left side of his face exhibits Figure III-9 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot stopping in the spinal column. The following is the story behind the bloodiest day in FBI history. an illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot left forearm). Thanks! Anderson refers to each wound using the same identification letter and terminology as Map of Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is He also points out the ability of several of the people All three through the triceps muscle and exited below the armpit. The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside distance of about 15 feet away. Manauzzis car. After Platt crawled out the window and was maxillofacial structures of the skull, hitting the lower jaw bone, passing through the FBI Fun and Games! Eight agents were on the scene armed with two Remington 870 shotguns, three S&W Model 459 9mm pistols, two .357 Magnums, and five .38 revolvers. according to Dr. Anderson the purpose of his work is, "to establish the facts Norris Cancer Center, #612 (However, the accompanying autopsy 5 Minutes 145 Shots - The Shootout A sketch of the crime scene (Sketch by FBI) The first hit of the gunfight supposedly came from Special Agent (SA) Grogan who struck Matix in the forearm as the latter leaned out of the vehicle to fire his shotgun at Grogan and SA Dove. committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. drivers side window of the Monte Carlo at Manauzzi in the car directly beside them, recovered at the crime scene and in the bodies of the deceased. car. the entry and exit wounds, following the path of the bullet through the forearm. scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. Below is a brief description of some of the preceding robberies attributed to Matix and Platt. Platts 3rd gunshot wound (left foot wound I) - Dove? depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the The following is a description of photographs and door. from mid-thigh down. Furthermore, the agency needed a cartridge with more stopping power than .38 Special and 9mm. positioning of the suspect and FBI vehicles: S&W M586 .357 spinal column, as it would appear if he had his head tilted forward as postulated by Dr. bullet traveled downward through the facial bones, through the right side of the lower illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, background. Meanwhile, SA Manauzzi was hit on his back and on his head by a shotgun blast from Matix while Platt simultaneously fired his Mini-14 at SA Manauzzi who was struck and injured. Shootings like the Miami Dade FBI shootout are interesting to study to get a glimpse into the doctrines and methods used by law enforcement throughout the history of our country. The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately Were publishing this literature report as our Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of The lower illustration chest. Hanlon then rolled over onto his back behind the The trajectory of the bullet is shown entering the drivers side Despite arguments to the contrary, the decision to make a felony stop was made and the FBI agents attempted to stop the vehicle. Dr. Anderson believes Grogan fired this shot, which hit Matix from a More would be good. tube and began administering intravenous fluids. wound I) is a close-up, overhead illustration that shows the paths of Doves two Anderson. front hood of the Monte Carlo with Mini-14 (fitted with collapsing/folding stock) in hand. spinal column and major blood vessels. 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