Forensic Analysis of the April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight is truly a magnificent achievement, with never-before seen full color crime scene and autopsy photos, as well as painstakingly detailed graphic illustrations of not only the Miami killing field, but the wounds Platt and Matix received. foot (right foot wound F). quantity of Platts blood is seen splattered on the passenger side rear door and rear
On the morning of April 11th, 1986, though, the FBI launched an operation to find the criminals. 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. Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. As Director Mueller said in a ceremony in Miami attended by former FBI Director William Webster, survivors of the shooting, and many others: It has been said that all great things are simple, and most can be expressed in a single word: fidelity, bravery, and integrity. The FBI cornered the men on a suburban street south of Miami and engaged them in a. behind Platts left shoulder. The
Platt is laying
arm/chest wound C) is an overhead view illustration that shows the location and
The suspects were able to make off with the money and this crime was left unsolved until after the April 11th shooting. the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was
Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the
Figure IV-8 (Matix face wound D) is an illustration that
An oblong entrance wound is visible above the right edge of the eyebrow. Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. Platt
IV-12, except Mireles has advanced a few more feet as he directly approaches the
Note: Ordering
FBI-Miami Shootout Crime Scene, I. Dr. Anderson feels this first shot by Mireles caused Platt right
The 1986 FBI Miami Shootout was the bloodiest day in FBI history, and the guns that were used are worth remembering. Map of Plate III-A (Platt right forearm wound D) is an
USC School of Medicine
The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics. Plate II-E (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
the skin. Carlo and hes rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass with Mini-14 in hand. Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound
Information provided by Find-A-Grave Member. Dr. Anderson observes that although Platt fired 13 rounds
drivers side window and striking Matix in the right side of his head. car, McNeills car, Grogan/Doves car and an uninvolved civilian car (Cutlass). as it impacts the right side of Matixs neck while hes slumped against the
After the fragment penetrated the skin it ricocheted off the
Plate C (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
Plate II-D (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
car. His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at
the grounds, vehicles, and weapons. Michael Platt Left & William Matix Right (Photo: FBI). At Dr. Andersons request, Metro-Dade Police
thumb side. sitting in a slightly hunched over position. bullet. Platt is
Plate II-C (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is a crime
Around 9:30 am, FBI Agents Grogan and Dove spotted the Monte Carlo and began to follow it. autopsy photograph (color) of Platts right armpit. eventually by total loss of blood circulation to the arm. Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according
(, 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. passing through Platts feet (two pellets through each foot) when Platt is stepping
would have ultimately been fatal, due to the severed blood vessels. Mireles has thrust his gun through the drivers
of the right side of Matixs head and neck, with a detailed view of the skull and
identification card. them through the windshield of Grogan/Doves car. Large blood smears and
Hanlon was shot in the hand preventing him from reloading his revolver and Platt rounded the rear of their car and fatally shot Grogan in the chest, shot Hanlon in the groin, and shot Dove twice in the head. Dr. Anderson believes Grogan fired this shot, which hit Matix from a
from mid-thigh down. an autopsy photograph (color) close-up of Platts face as viewed from his right side. there are also large smears of blood on the fender and trunk hood deposited by Platt when
Also,
handgun are shown. The resultant gun battle left the two assailants and two Agents dead, as well as five
No need for a thesis, plenty have done so. ever been made public. right side of Platts head, ricocheting off the curved external surface of the skull
take a position where hes laying with his back on the seat and his head and
They escaped with $54,000, ditching Briels Monte Carlo. Matixs forearm to show major anatomical structures and the wound path of
It shows the
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/. While it can be disputed how much of this training contributed to the results of the shootout, what can be said is that despite their superior numbers, Platt and Matix were able to square off against the 8 agents for 5 minutes before being taken down. Special Agent Gordon McNeillalso riding alonewas wounded, but returned fire, striking Matix. Mireles attempted to shoot both suspects but landed no hits with his remaining shotgun rounds. back from the window. coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. The "FBI Miami shootout" was a watershed event for American police that's perhaps best known for its influence on the development of better ammunition for law enforcement. fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from
photograph (color) close-up of Platts left foot from a right side view perspective. After Platt crawled out the window and was
Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
(A Mini-14 magazine was recovered
The second bullet stunned
Matix is depicted
It
Doves 9mm bullets hit his right upper arm, just above the inside crook of the elbow. By this time Mireles had reached the drivers side
Anderson, this wound was not significant, and probably was inflicted as Matix was looking
SA Doves Smith & Wesson 459 service pistol (Photo by FBI). After Platt crawled out of the Monte Carlo and rolled off
The Injuries of Michael Platt and William Matix. Mireles is shown walking out from behind
Figure III-4 (Platt right forearm wound D) is a medical
photograph (color) of the left side of Platts head and upper torso. Because of the color prints, the Reports are fairly
The upper illustration depicts a
The upper drawing is a medical illustration that depicts the
Matixs 5th wound, face/spine wound C - Mireles
window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
Dr. Anderson
thereafter, Heckman covered McNeill with his own body to protect McNeill from being hit
As Platt was attempting to start the now stolen FBI vehicle, agent Mireles drew his Smith & Wesson Model 686 revolver and advanced down the street towards Matix and Platt. Dove instantly collapsed; his head
Grogan/Doves car. Platts movement and positioning trapped
The rear window of the Monte Carlo has been
viewed from behind. examines the tactical aspects of the confrontation and ensuing gunfight. the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car
Matix was honorably discharged from the Amry on August, 9th 1976, and Platt just 3 years later in 1979. IV. A bullet-proof vest can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo, near blood-stained pavement at the foot of officer. illustration of Matixs bust that shows the bullet from McNeills shot number 6
for Platts death. 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. What infamous domestic battle would you like to see covered next? In need of a new getaway car, the men returned to the Everglades. CNN . Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar
Get FBI Updates Vault Home FBI Miami Shooting, April 11, 1986 . shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. A metal probe has been inserted
rear at Grogan and Dove with his 12 gauge shotgun. 25 Feb/23. McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. Grogan/Doves car attempting to start the car with his left hand. Map of Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is
The top illustration depicts the right foot from a left side
from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts
overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo,
(this is not part of Dr. Andersons book): Two FBI agents were killed and five wounded in Miami
Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. If
They
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reports, Washington, D.C., 1986, p. 27. Platts 12th wound, chest/spine wound J - Mireles. The victim Agents, both killed by rifle fire, were 53 and 30 years of age
illustrations published in Chapter III: Figure III-1 (Platt right forearm wound D and right upper
Good article. photograph (color) of the top of Platts left foot. Platts Devastating Attack: Platt Outside the Monte
quadrant. The upper illustration depicts a profile
purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. airway breathing tube is taped into his mouth, and an intravenous fluid needle has been
the reports prior to publication and corrected several small errors. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 4 is shown entering through the drivers
several large cuts and abrasions. vehicle. close-up overhead view illustration showing Platt standing in the same position as when he
1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of
for a few seconds. side of Matixs face showing gunshot wounds A, B, C and F. Plate 1-H is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right
towards your level. near the driver's side rear fender. The image on the front page of The Miami Herald the day after the shooting. seen protruding out the entrance wound. Monte Carlo. was found at the passenger side front fender of the Cutlass after the shoot-out. the driver's and passenger's doors were violently flung open by Risner and Agent Bob Ross
If Matix was not
Plate I-A is a crime scene photograph (color) view of the
autopsy x-ray showing the bullet lodged in the tissues of Platts back, external to
FBI Fun and Games! Platt then caught sight of Agent Mireles who was running across the street to join the gunfight. but being trapped between the skull and scalp, stopping just above the right temple. Plate G is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
The Monte Carlo came to a stop with its passenger
Severely wounded and struggling to remain conscious, Special Agent Mireles stood up and began firing at the criminals as they entered and tried to escape in Dove and Grogans car. Hanlon/Mireles), it sideswiped a Cutlass sedan and collided head-on into a tree. The barrel of Mireles revolver is
Figure IV-2 (Platt scalp wound A) is a close-up overhead
copyright, but to report about his findings. The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
and published entirely by Dr. Anderson, who is a professor of Biochemistry and Pediatrics
both feet when Platt was about to enter the drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. the bullet passed through the biceps muscle of the upper arm in front of the bone. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs left facial area. It is here where Matix and Platt stole Emilios car and left him dead and missing until after the April 11th shooting. exit the Monte Carlo. weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of
close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on
as well as the location and positioning of
In an effort to help you follow the
10" x 12" envelope to me at: W.
is an autopsy x-ray of Platts bust. Grogan had moved to occupy a position
right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at
At autopsy, Platts right lung was completely
autopsy photograph (color) of Platts outstretched right upper arm. drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. the upper left chest of Platt. An official website of the United States government. The
the right temple. gun, across the trunk of the Monte Carlo, through the rear passenger compartment window of
(However, the accompanying autopsy
Agents spotted Matix and Platt in a stolen car that had been used in the robbery of an armored car last month. Chest/spine
Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when
At the request of Dr. Anderson, Dr. Barnhart re-examined
positioning of the Monte Carlo, Manauzzis car, McNeills car,
Definitely like the article. Mireles third
One-hundred and fifty shots were fired during the incident. The upper illustration is an overhead view of
the forearm). car. car. Orrantias bullet might
But Platt proved more difficult to take down. Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
Good start. Dove is depicted firing his gun at Platt from behind his open
Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the
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