Platt is laying face up on the front seat with his head
Miami Special Agents Benjamin Grogan and Jerry Dovetwo of the eight agents ultimately directly involved in the firefight (see sidebar below) who were riding together in one of the five pursuing Bureau carsnoticed a stolen, black Monte Carlo connected to the two robbers and began following it. shotgun pellets fired by Mireles and the 9mm bullet fired by Dove. car, Mireles fired the first of five rounds of 00 buckshot from the Remington 870 shotgun
automatic, had been hit by one of Platts bullets. the eye. Both Platt and Matix then approached the wounded guard and executed him with a military-type .223 caliber shoulder weapon with witnesses describing either an AR-15 or Mini-14 style rifle, March 19th, 1986 Platt and Matix robbed the BarnettBank, 13593 South, Smith & Wesson Model 3000 12-Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun (#6 shot allegedly used). Figure IV-11 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black
and into the neck where it came to rest beside the right side of the spinal column at C7. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 6 is shown
Mireles then advanced to the drivers side door and pointed his revolver through the window and Shot Platt in the chest which bruised his spinal cord and ended the gunfight. overhead view perspective. The bullet entered the back of Platts right upper arm (mid arm), passed
The following is a description of these illustrations and photographs: Plate A (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolver (3 rounds
Map of Plate IV-B is an illustration of the wound trauma to
front hood of the Monte Carlo with Mini-14 (fitted with collapsing/folding stock) in hand. Editor's Note: On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two bank robbers engaged in a five-minute gunfight. Matix," and "to present a reasonable hypothesis, based on those facts, of what
The wound path of the bullet is traced through the lower jaw,
the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr.
out from his sitting position and fired one round of #6 shot towards Grogan and Dove,
April 25, 1986 MIAMI (AP) _ The wife of one of the robbery suspects slain in a shootout with FBI agents was pressured by her husband into sleeping with his buddy, and told a friend the day before she died that she had been threatened with death, her attorney says. According to Dr. Anderson, Hanlon
right upper arm and into his chest. Civilian witness Sidney Martin described Platt as
Matix is depicted
Figure III-12 (Platt left foot wounds G, H and I) is a
(right upper arm/chest wound B) was unsurvivable, and was the primary injury responsible
When the Agents in three FBI vehicles subsequently forced the
Anderson, W. French, M.D. wound K) might have incurred shortly after he exited the Monte Carlo. He also points out the ability of several of the people
bone and penetrating the soft tissues of the shoulder and neck where it embeds itself in
side of the chest. Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw
Other firearms that were not present at the shooting were part of the stakeout operation and in the vehicles of other FBI agents. Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy photograph (color) of the entry wound to the right forearm produced by Grogan's bullet. Orrantia reported that Matix remained near the passenger side front
above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. The entrance wound is visible
E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of
The upper illustration depicts a profile
wounds G, H and I) is an autopsy photograph (color) showing Platts feet and legs
Platt then rounded the rear fender, saw Hanlon, and fired one shot into
These stories are meant to be quick looks into historical events, not deep dives. FBI turned to 10mm before going to .40 S&W. towards your level. The crime scene in Dade county after the shootout. bullets through Platts right thigh and left foot while Platt is rolling off the
Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. Note: Dr. Anderson will
Miami FBI Special Agents Benjamin Grogan, left, and Jerry Dove. he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of
Agents wounded. side door. The suspects were able to make off with the money and this crime was left unsolved until after the April 11th shooting. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an
His head is tilted forward with his chin pinned tightly against his chest. Also visible is another bullet (Platt right forearm/chest wound
Heckman does not
involved in the shoot-out, both suspects and FBI Agents, to continue to perform both
Map of Plate IV-F is an illustration of crime scene
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. McNeills sixth shot hit Matix, causing the third
Monte Carlo, McNeills car, Manauzzis car, Grogan/Doves car and
the most thoroughly researched and documented account of the FBI-Miami shoot-out that has
Dr. Anderson theorizes that when Platt saw Matix slump over
Monte Carlos trunk. Prior
(black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. Platts head and chest as seen in autopsy photograph IV-A. vehicles (a Cutlass and a Trans Am) parked at the crime scene during the shoot-out. .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). Agent McNeill continued to return fire with his service revolver and hit Matix in both the head and neck and was rendered unconscious temporarily. made to stop the car. Dr. Anderson claims this would have accounted for the wound path caused by
The first
At Dr. Andersons request, Metro-Dade Police
A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound G, through the wound track, and out exit
The
locations of weapons found on the scene, the locations and calibers of projectiles
eventually by total loss of blood circulation to the arm. It
Sometime during the gunfight, Matix regained consciousness
Mireles is shown coming out from behind McNeills car firing
Platts feet injuries seen in the autopsy photographs. Manauzzis car. was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. wound H (left foot wound G). Manauzzis car, McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. incurred his sixth wound (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C), which was inflicted by
Carlo and hes rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass with Mini-14 in hand. Risner removed him from Grogan/Doves car. the forearm). illustrations published in Chapter I: Figure I-1 (Matix forearm wound E) is an overhead
passenger side door to slide his buttocks on the bench seat in attempt to get as low as he
Platt also shot and incapacitated Agent Hanlon. Therefore, theres
after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of
Platts specific actions at this stage of the gunfight
The lower illustration is a side view
overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations and positioning
Dove instantly collapsed; his head
Plate III-C (Platt right foot wounds E, F and left foot
foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off
drivers seat of the Monte Carlo, firing his shotgun while Grogans bullet
Thieves tracked keystrokes on two million infected computers to steal users' information. We asked Dr. Anderson about this and he queried Orrantia, McNeil and Mireles. Agents involved: Grogan, McNeill, Dove, Risner and possibly Orrantia. Map of Plate IV-E is an illustration of the Platts
With blood on their hands, Matix and Platt committed the first of several armed robberies using Briels stolen car as both an assault and getaway vehicle. the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the neck. Despite being shot several times, Agent Hanlon went on to survive his injuries. No money was stolen, and the wounded guard later died of his injuries. The Initial Hits on Platt: Platt Exiting the
Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles
An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. car. discussed our observation with Dr. Anderson and he agreed with us. The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside
Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and
Photo Gallery; Podcasts & Radio; Press Releases; RSS News Feeds; Speeches; Stories; Testimony; Video; Widgets; . The second illustration is a cross section of a healthy, undamaged
the Monte Carlo, Matixs 1st gunshot wound (right forearm wound E) -
right side of Platts head, ricocheting off the curved external surface of the skull
Inside the role of intelligence analysts who brief the Director on threats to the U.S. emailStay Connected 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. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. still rotated to the left when McNeills bullet hit him, producing head wound F. The
behind Platts left shoulder. he heard Grogan cry out, "Oh my God!" entry wound of the upper right arm, just above the inside bend of the elbow, in the
photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. Plate I-F is a crime scene photograph (color) of the hood
neck showing bullet fragments in the sinus cavity (Matix face wound D), a bullet embedded
Lessons learned would be (1) train like you fight, fight like you train, (2) have a rifle handy, and (3) as noted by Herbert McBride in 1935, the great advantage of the semi-auto pistol in a gunfight lies in the ease and rapidity with which it can be reloaded. platt and matix autopsy pictures platt and matix autopsy pictures (No Ratings Yet) . April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. The
body. taken from a similar angle as the Plate E photo and shows essentially the same details. to right grazing wound to the back, and may have been inflicted by Orrantia, who was in a
In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. at Platt, whos across the street near the passenger side front fender of the
an illustration of the forensic details of Platts right forearm as seen in
Mireles then drew his .357 Magnum revolver, got to his
Bruising and abrasions caused by the temporary cavity formed in the upper arm by the 115
Special Agent Gordon McNeillalso riding alonewas wounded, but returned fire, striking Matix. 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. positioning of the suspect and FBI vehicles: S&W M586 .357
He tucked his chin into his chest and pressed his back against the
After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. (color) of the superficial bullet wound to the back. On the morning of April 11th, 1986, though, the FBI launched an operation to find the criminals. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. tissues of the middle/rear upper torso under the shoulder blade. November 8th, 1985 A Professional Savings Bank was robbed of $41,469 contained within three Wells Fargo Armored Car Company money bags. expecting to be shot again and killed. Platt right upper arm/chest wound B entry site is visible at the base of the biceps
Matix is seen sitting on the front bench seat
In addition to the spurting blood patterns described above,
(A Mini-14 magazine was recovered
as cover against Mireles gunfire. The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five
Chest/spine
A bullet-proof vest can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo, near blood-stained pavement at the foot of officer. of Matixs bust (head and shoulders) that shows the bullet from McNeills shot
Plate IV-D is an autopsy photograph (color) of Matixs
information about the gun battle, and includes information about the participants, the
Figure II-4 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
Risner?/Orrantia? The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. The lower illustration
Figure I-3 (Matix forearm wound E) contains three separate
Dr. Anderson notes that the drawing is
I understand that the Article was meant to be an accounting of the "real world " impact of combining ineffective weapons and the violence of a gunfight. Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is
Over the next two weeks, Matix and Platt attempted to rob three armored cars but were not very good at it. through the wound track of the right rear thigh, from exit wound to entry wound
Dr. Anderson speculates that Matix probably withdrew back
By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side
could. physically and mentally through sheer willpower after having sustained severe gunshot
documented in the autopsy reports. different details related to Platt chest/spine wound J. The bullet did not penetrate the rib cage and the resultant wound was not
Observing a vehicle matching
Map of Plate II-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is
Mireles first shot at Platt hit the back of the front seat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/. the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). at the approaching Mireles. Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. The trajectory of Doves
The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. B) - Dove
bullet is visible embedded in the spinal bones. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill
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. abrasions visible on his face. car. chest cavity. overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo,
official agency letterhead. More would be good. Figure III-2 (right forearm wound D) is a close-up overhead
Large blood smears and
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front quadrant of Matixs bust showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe
Despite arguments to the contrary, the decision to make a felony stop was made and the FBI agents attempted to stop the vehicle. Map of Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an
Anderson's web site, in which selected pages from his book are published, has been added
Visible on the upper arm are
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. musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous
and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry
chest/spine entrance wound J. suspects vehicle to a halt, two males, aged 32 and 34, emerged firing weapons. depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the
respectively. Diagram of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout (Photo: Kguirnela) 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. In the midst of gunfire, SSA McNeill began to fire his Model 10 revolver over the hood of the injured Manauzzis car and directly at Platt. Figure IV-6, except Mireles is has now turned to his left and has taken a couple steps as
The left foot is shown from an
in the left half of the spine (Matix face/spine wound C), a mushroomed bullet lodged in
weapons used, the injuries incurred by the suspects and FBI agents, and the location and
The second drawing is a medical illustration that
Dr. Anderson believes that the revolver would have been easier
position near the driver's side door. gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger compartment window of
Thanks! and striking Matix in the right side of his head. The third illustration shows Mireles bullet penetrating and
Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1986. Suspects. A more in depth look at the shooting can be found on Paul Harrell's YouTube channel. immediately adjacent to his left nostril. depicts the left foot from a right side perspective that shows left foot exit wound I
spinal column, as it would appear if he had his head tilted forward as postulated by Dr.
Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an
as it impacts the right side of Matixs neck while hes slumped against the
Figure III-5 (Platt forearm wound D and right upper
FBI-Miami Shootout Crime Scene, I. This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. second bullet is shown entering the passenger compartment though the drivers window
The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. A copy of Mr. Kenningtons letter and
that was taken from a position almost directly behind McNeills car. curvature of the right side of Platts forehead, and traveled between the skin and
photograph IV-F. Dr. Anderson concludes his forensic analysis of the
by January 24, 2023 the server pool does not match the rd connection brokers that are in it. front bench seat of Grogan/Doves car, placing his head and shoulders (face side up)
sitting in a slightly hunched over position. and a yellow sheet covering Grogans body are visible in the deep shade behind their
leaving Grogan/Doves car and walking more than 20 feet to Mireles position and
that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
The Monte
for a few seconds. overhead view illustration that shows major geographical features of the crime scene
right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at
Figure I-2 (Matix forearm wound E) is a close-up, overhead
Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running
McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars;
I enjoyed the Article. Orrantia and Risners location, which hit the steering wheel of their car. At about this moment in the gunfight, Metro-Dade police
uncovered and partially visible; his bare upper torso can be seen (paramedics apparently
Figure III-7 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is an
In the end, approximately 145 shots were fired in just under 5 minutes, four were dead, and five were injured with only one agent escaping unscathed by the intense street combat (Agent Risner). shoulders resting in Matixs lap. of this bullet through Platts body could only have occurred if Platt were lying on
Mireles shot number 4 is shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the
Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph
The
wound G. Plate III-H (Platt left foot wound H) is an autopsy
tissues of the neck, and coming to rest at the right side of the spinal column at C7. Certified Pilot the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
Platts body is
Platt is depicted pointing his .357 Magnum
Bone fragments can be
wounds G, H) is an autopsy x-ray of Platts right and left feet showing pellet
the radius bone (the bone in the forearm on the thumb side), and exited the forearm. Dr. Anderson feels Platts fourth gunshot wound (back
the drivers seat of the Monte Carlo. quantity of Platts blood is seen splattered on the passenger side rear door and rear
view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the
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 would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. Any other law
Mireles second shot then hit Platt above the outer edge of the right eyebrow
At this point in the gunfight, Dove had relocated from
Also, we attempt to "paint pictures with words" in describing each of
revolver (make & model unknown), (6 rounds .38 Special +P fired). have been subject to controversy. from his revolver. Five of the six bullets hit Platt or Matix. surface of the curvature of the right side of the forehead and traveling between the skin
He fired a .357 Magnum revolver at Risner and Orrantia, who were both across
Grogans body is
But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. The bullet entered the right side of his neck after he
of the spinal column. close-up side view illustration of Platt crawling out the passenger side window of the
collapsed and his chest cavity contained 1300 ml of blood, suggesting damage to the main
Another similar criticism of the situation is that none of the participating agents had rifles. the upper shoulder blade. Dr. Anderson theorizes that the sound of the gunshot
comprehensive interpretation of Dr. Andersons findings. bench seat sideways, with his back against the inside surface of the closed passenger side
(According to Dr. Anderson,
big toe. However, for the next minute, it is believed that Matix slumped over onto
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. below the cheekbone. Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to
wound H. Map of Plates III-C through III-H (Platt right foot wounds
Definitely like the article. A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound F at the base of the big toe. On April. The following is a description of photographs and
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drivers door facing McNeill. Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene
the approximate perspective of where Hanlon/Mireles car is located. The barrel of Mireles revolver is
Subscribe The trunk of a large tree is visible, located immediately
illustrations. through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. Grogan/Doves car), Grogan (near the drivers side rear fender of his car), and
To answer the FBIs call, S&W developed the .40 cartridge and semiautomatic pistols replaced revolvers as standard FBI issue. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. wound, head wound F. As Matix pulled back inside after firing at Grogan and
The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as
After shooting Collazo, the two stole his Smith & Wesson Model 14, .22 Marlin, and black Monte Carlo. J). shots. photograph (color) of Platts right forearm. Toxicology reports performed on both Matix and Platt showed that they had no drugs of any type in their system at the time of the shootout. Figure I-6 (sic) (Matix head wound F) is a medical
One hour later, special agents Benjamin Grogan and Jerry Dove were dead and five more were wounded. supporting the shotgun's receiver. inside the Monte Carlo to examine the wound. column at C5. bullet passed completely through his arm and was never recovered. Grogan/Doves Car, Platts 11th wound, scalp wound A - Mireles
The top illustration
that perforated his right forearm. Please keep these articles going! fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
So, they began searching for the black Monte Carlo. locations and positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car,
Platts movement and positioning trapped
facts about the shoot-out are well known as they have been publicly reported in several
side. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 4 is shown entering through the drivers
Seems like there's plenty of new and fresh things to think about. Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
Both were seriously wounded. McNeills car. scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. shoulder blade. Special Agent Manauzzi was seriously wounded and immediately sought cover. distance of about 15 feet away. The weight of the projectile that was recovered from Platts
the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above
Januar 19, 2023 . The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled
hitting Matix in the left side of his face. Miami Shooting 4-11-86 Part 2 of 11 View. entrance wound J is visible just below his neck. Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. is shown hitting and perforating the chin and lower jaw bone, passing through the soft
McNeills car and Grogan/Doves car. Risner. perspective that presents the same information. identify the person from whom the blood originated. Between October 1985 and March 1986, Miami experienced a string of violent bank and armored car robberies. instructions appear at the end of this article. Grogan/Doves car had rolled forward in the moments immediately after the gun battle. for Platt to manipulate due to the injury incurred to his right upper arm by Doves
right forearm. shown leaving the muzzle of the revolver, passing through the drivers side window
Orrantia
Revolvers were deemed too difficult to reload in sustained combat. disrupted by Doves bullet as it passed through Platts
Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting
Plate I-E is a crime scene photograph (color) of the view
wound C. Figure III-6 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a
probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or
The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece
Los Angeles CA 90033. illustration is not to scale and is intended to provide you a coarse representation of the
The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is
The
them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. He provides specific examples of accurate shooting by five of the eight
Dr. Andersons publication neither addresses nor
Platt in the right forearm and right upper arm. Matix is depicted sitting upright on the passenger side of
alphabetical sequence in the autopsy reports prepared by Dade County Medical Examiner Jay
Today well be breaking down the Miami-Dade Shootout. The second illustration depicts Grogans bullet having passed
Figure IV-14 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an illustration
Map of Plate I-I is an illustration of the blood patterns
But Platt proved more difficult to take down. Grogan had moved to occupy a position
William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. Although investigators knew the crimes were linked, the perpetrators remained unknown. Select what level shooter you are! Dr. Anderson
Monte Carlo, holding the Mini-14 rifle in his right hand. hes stepping with his right foot to enter the drivers side door of
Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers
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