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foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off
side of his chest and came to a rest in the soft tissues of the right side back, below the
from his revolver. Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost
The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black
The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside
Therefore, theres
The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is
no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. distance of about 15 feet away. door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. Platt then apparently positioned the Mini-14 against his
Both men had no criminal record before their crime spree which began with a single murder and robbery on October 4th, 1985 where young Emilio Briel was killed by the two men at a quarry at the edge of the Everglades that was used for target practice. Photo by Miami-Dade PD. If Matix was not
Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) outside the drivers side door
back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved
Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. More would be good. The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as
Bruising and abrasions caused by the temporary cavity formed in the upper arm by the 115
In an effort to help you follow the
His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. the skin. Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path
burlington warehouse shifts; oklahoma department of human services human resources; are for king and country catholic. illustrations depicting the crime scene and five color photographs of the actual crime
the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side
trajectory of Risners bullet is shown hitting and penetrating Platts right
Platts movement and positioning trapped
After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. wound I) is a close-up, overhead illustration that shows the paths of Doves two
Revolvers were deemed too difficult to reload in sustained combat. left of the photo, the drivers side corner of the front bumper is touching the
Plate IV-C (Matix face/spine wound C) is an autopsy
If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a
view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing
side window, hitting Matix below the right eye, passing through his face and neck and
Platt
Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. 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). Platt right upper arm/chest wound B entry site is visible at the base of the biceps
same information from a different perspective. (black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. Dove is depicted behind his open car door firing
view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the
Platt is laying face up in Matixs lap with the back
behind the passenger side door of his car, around the back of the car and had taken a
Plate III-C (Platt right foot wounds E, F and left foot
from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts
Yawn. Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph
The third illustration details
overhead view perspective. depicted entering the center of the top of the foot and exiting the right outer surface
Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical
It
soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping
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. socket). McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars;
(inflicted earlier by Dove) and the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet
Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the
Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. Mireles extended
For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the
Click below for a FREE LESSON! Our guns had not stopped them. wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. functioning finger on his right hand, and fired three shots. If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view
Orrantia reported that Matix remained near the passenger side front
musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous
The bullet
the trees is clearly visible. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics. Monte Carlos trunk. Most of the agents were not carrying 9mm pistols but instead a mix of .357 Magnums and .38 Special revolvers. The trajectory of Mireles shot
number 3 is shown entering through the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the
window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from
that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing
the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone. The rear passenger compartment of the Monte Carlo is visible above the hood of
Info. Platt left his position at the passenger side front fender
right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at
paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological
the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. in the left half of the spine (Matix face/spine wound C), a mushroomed bullet lodged in
and bullet base which seem to support Dr. Andersons theory that the wound was
McNeills shot number 6. Norris Cancer Center, #612
that depicts a profile of the left side of Matixs head with a detailed view of the
We already have an account registered for email address at Platt. with his head and upper torso in Matixs lap, trapping Matix. Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) -
But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. 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). The FBI didnt have any idea who they were looking for but they did know to search for a black 1982 Monte Carlo based on the witness from the last robbery that took place on March 19th. slumped unconscious momentarily forward against the drivers side door. illustrations published in Chapter III: Figure III-1 (Platt right forearm wound D and right upper
overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo,
McNeills car. Dr. Anderson theorizes that when Platt saw Matix slump over
position near the driver's side door. have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to
Two shots were fired at McNeill. Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot
and then began walking directly towards Platt and Matix, who were sitting in
(color) of the superficial bullet wound to the back. Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead
copyright, but to report about his findings. bone and penetrating the soft tissues of the shoulder and neck where it embeds itself in
Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. Platt is laying
Matixs 3rd gunshot wound (right neck/chest wound B) - McNeill. 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 The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. Editor's Note: On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two bank robbers engaged in a five-minute gunfight. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry
sitting in a slightly hunched over position. blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. photograph (color) close-up of Platts right foot from an overhead view perspective. The entire right side of Matixs
Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running
E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of
the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car
rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more,
.38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car,
Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is
Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy
Los Angeles CA 90033. fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an
Hanlon/Mireles), it sideswiped a Cutlass sedan and collided head-on into a tree. his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone,
pellets fired by Mireles. Yet there are many other important lessons to learn from the fight. returning to Grogan/Doves car. distance of approximately 25 feet. January 10th, 1986 Another Armored Car is attacked by Platt and Matix with one of them blasting the guard with #7 shot as he opened the rear door. His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial
10" x 12" envelope to me at: W.
Below is a description of the armament that the FBI Agents engaged Matix and Platt with: In addition to their issued and backup weapons, Agents McNeill and Mireles had Remington 870 Shotguns in their vehicles. 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. Map of Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an
his gun at Platt. Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. collapsed and his chest cavity contained 1300 ml of blood, suggesting damage to the main
side of Matixs face showing gunshot wounds A, B, C and F. Plate 1-H is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right
After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the
recalls that Platt fired several more rounds, apparently at Risner and Orrantia. Genres History Paperback Published January 1, 2017 Book details & editions About the author Ed Mireles 1 book2 followers Ratings Friends Following 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. bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd
to the shootings, the Agents, along with officers of the Metro-Dade Police Department,
close-up side view illustration of Platt crawling out the passenger side window of the
consciousness. April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according
French Anderson, M.D. O n April 11, 1986, FBI agents of the Miami Bank Robbery Squad engaged Michael Platt and William Matixrobbers and murderers, bothin a gun battle that left four men dead and five others . These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. The events unfolded quickly and horrifically. illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-H. It was at this point that the shooting began between 8 agents and the 2 suspects. shoot-out to review his findings. drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. which hit the grill of Grogans car. (Matix face wound D). FBI Miami Shootout April 11, 1986: Pinecrest, Fla. A close-quarters gun battle involving eight FBI agents and two heavily armed suspects during a felony stop in southern Miami, this incident led FBI Firearms Training Unit Director John Hall to conclude that the carnage was primarily "an ammo failure." Good article tackling the basics of this. The shootout extended the life of the M1911 for another 20 years. William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. background. Today well be breaking down the Miami-Dade Shootout. Matix is seen sitting on the front bench seat
handgun are shown. magazine articles, news reports, a made for television movie, etc., Dr. Andersons
the upper shoulder blade. depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the
scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. Figure II-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) contains
overhead view illustration that shows major geographical features of the crime scene
Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration
Although wounded, both Platt and Matix were able to continue firing their weapons at the surrounding agents. McNeill is depicted kneeling beside the left front fender of
Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the
and published entirely by Dr. Anderson, who is a professor of Biochemistry and Pediatrics
close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on
Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers
the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck
Mr. Kennington discovered suggestions of rifling
Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical
He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. have been subject to controversy. This would have given Matix the opportunity to fire towards the left
Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color)
the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above
Plate B (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an
fbi miami shootout autopsy photos; fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. In my opinion, the Miami Dade shooting is almost on par with the equally infamous 1997 North Hollywood Bank Shootout in terms of their memorability. any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same
present on Matixs head and upper torso as seen in crime scene photograph I-I. the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr.
through the triceps muscle and exited below the armpit. Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone
damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound
Note: Ordering
weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of
the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fourth shot
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. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the third shot from his
Platt is depicted looking at Mireles while
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 an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the
point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of
Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph
Orrantia
Plate E is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from
This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of
illustration that shows three different details. Doves bullet. Magnum revolver (3 rounds fired). entering the inside of the foot below the ankle and behind the arch and exiting the heel
With his
The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside
Matix is seen sitting on the front
probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or
Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy
his left. Figure III-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a
crime scene. B). Figure IV-7 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead close-up
Dr. Anderson feels this wound
Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw
Platts 6th wound (right upper arm/chest wound C) - Risner
The shootout took place after a crime spree involving two retired Army veterans who would eventually meet their end at the hands of the FBI in one of the most infamous law enforcement shootouts in national history. Grogan/Doves car. Platt in the right forearm and right upper arm. Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the
These shots from Mireles hit Platt on both feet during which time Matix regained consciousness and joined Platt inside the car. into the sinus. Please keep in mind that our
upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with
head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted
The gun battle itself lasted over
His left hand is
he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of
Grogan
seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the
1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from
shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. The
scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. Januar 19, 2023 . fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte
Photo: Miami-Dade PD. The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled
copy from the FBI Academy in Quantico VA; if they are a member of the American Society of
Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian
A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound G, through the wound track, and out exit
The Monte
Also shown are the positions of Orrantia (occupying a
thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. foot (right foot wound F). Instead,
Personalize your experience. was injured by flying debris from this bullet. He goes on to explain that the
with 24 and 3 years of service, respectively. McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. DescriptionCrime scene photo of the FBI Miami shootout, showing suspect and agents' vehicles and battle debris. illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-G. The
stopping in the spinal column. Figure II-7 (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is a medical
Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. and a small bullet fragment just below the mushroomed bullet (Matix right neck/chest wound
overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations of blood found on
Also visible is Risners bullet that produced right upper arm/chest
The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece
getting away were better if he exited the Monte Carlo. A large
and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. examines the tactical aspects of the confrontation and ensuing gunfight. drivers side window and striking Matix in the right side of his head. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the right side of Matixs face. The rear window of the Monte Carlo has been
Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy
Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1986. below the ankle (right foot wound E). window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through
exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene
Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. identification card. 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. by FBI gunfire, and also attempts to identify which FBI agent fired the shot that caused
through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. fender. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill
After this, Platt attempted to get away by entering Grogan and Doves car but was shot by the injured Agent Mireles who shot Platt with his Remington 870 shotgun using only one arm. With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in
His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at
the neck just to the immediate right side of the spinal column (Matix face/neck wound A),
However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to
illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun
H. Kennington re-examined the projectile
the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. side door of Grogan/Doves car, staggered out a few steps, fired three shots from
The third illustration is a frontal profile
Prior
The bullet abraded the skin just to the right of the spine in the location of
vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. the second joint of the big toe, passing through the joint, and exiting the bottom of the
The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting
Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound
Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot
committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. McNeill
Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when
Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar
concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William
He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct
Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the
as cover against Mireles gunfire. supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their
fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from
of Grogan/Doves car. Platt and Matix attempted evasion before being forced from the road. shoulder using his uninjured left hand and manipulated the trigger with a barely
Platts blood are visible on the trunk hood, tail lights and rear bumper. The upper illustration is an overhead view of
the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was
A white sheet and a yellow sheet are visible in the shade
FBI Fun and Games! his gun through the drivers side window and fired at Platt (Platt chest/spine wound
1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. actions. face is sagging due to the damaged facial structures from wounds C and F. Plate IV-E (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an autopsy
fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. guns & Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles
Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical
Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the
The autopsy photograph shows an
above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. Mireles does not recall this happening. passing through Platts feet (two pellets through each foot) when Platt is stepping
The trajectory of Risners or Orrantias bullet is shown passing through his
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foot wounds E and F, and left foot wounds G and H. These wounds did not knock Platt off side of his chest and came to a rest in the soft tissues of the right side back, below the from his revolver. Platts feet by Mireles first shotgun blast (as well as the large amount lost The bullet did not damage the spinal cord. Figure IV-10 (Matix face wound D) is a photograph (black The First Encounter: Platt and Matix Inside Therefore, theres The bullet fragment that caused scalp wound A is no ballistic evidence to prove that Risner inflicted this wound on Platt. distance of about 15 feet away. door of Grogan/Doves car when he fired his sixth and final shot. Platt then apparently positioned the Mini-14 against his Both men had no criminal record before their crime spree which began with a single murder and robbery on October 4th, 1985 where young Emilio Briel was killed by the two men at a quarry at the edge of the Everglades that was used for target practice. Photo by Miami-Dade PD. If Matix was not Platts body laying on the ground (face side up) outside the drivers side door back surface of the right thigh and exited the outside surface of the leg, and involved Would have liked more discussion about the consequences for the FBI and law enforcement in general. More would be good. The second illustration details the spinal column, from C4 to T3, as Bruising and abrasions caused by the temporary cavity formed in the upper arm by the 115 In an effort to help you follow the His head has tilted backwards causing his face to rise slightly. the skin. Dr. Anderson observes that the wound path burlington warehouse shifts; oklahoma department of human services human resources; are for king and country catholic. illustrations depicting the crime scene and five color photographs of the actual crime the front seat of Grogan/Doves car with has back against the closed passenger side trajectory of Risners bullet is shown hitting and penetrating Platts right Platts movement and positioning trapped After another bank robbery, the FBI concluded that the still-unknown criminals would strike again soon. wound I) is a close-up, overhead illustration that shows the paths of Doves two Revolvers were deemed too difficult to reload in sustained combat. left of the photo, the drivers side corner of the front bumper is touching the Plate IV-C (Matix face/spine wound C) is an autopsy If an individual is a member of the FBI, he/she can get a view perspective that shows the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet passing side window, hitting Matix below the right eye, passing through his face and neck and Platt Platt and Matix both lay on the front seat of Grogan/Doves car. 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). Platt right upper arm/chest wound B entry site is visible at the base of the biceps same information from a different perspective. (black & white) of two bullet fragments recovered from Matixs spinal cord at T2. Dove is depicted behind his open car door firing view that shows the path of McNeills bullet from shot number 5, as it impacts the Platt is laying face up in Matixs lap with the back behind the passenger side door of his car, around the back of the car and had taken a Plate III-C (Platt right foot wounds E, F and left foot from around the passenger side rear fender/bumper and was hit by one of Platts Yawn. Mireles sixth and final shot ended the gunfight. Figure IV-16 (Matix face/spine wound C) is a photograph The third illustration details overhead view perspective. depicted entering the center of the top of the foot and exiting the right outer surface Figure IV-21 (Matix face/neck wound A) is a medical It soft tissues of the neck, penetrating the spinal column between C7 and T1, and stopping 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. socket). McNeills car is visible behind Manauzzis and Grogan/Doves cars; (inflicted earlier by Dove) and the wound paths of two shotgun pellets: one pellet Within moments he saw Platts feet standing at the passenger side rear of the Mireles fired six rounds of .38 Special +P from his revolver. Mireles extended For the benefit of those of you who are unfamiliar with the Click below for a FREE LESSON! Our guns had not stopped them. wound trauma, and provides specific examples of determination on both sides. functioning finger on his right hand, and fired three shots. If you didnt enjoy itwell phooey. Plate I-B is a crime scene photograph (color) close-up view Orrantia reported that Matix remained near the passenger side front musculature of the back of Platts right upper forearm and into the subcutaneous The bullet the trees is clearly visible. drivers side door of Grogan/Doves car. The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics. Monte Carlos trunk. Most of the agents were not carrying 9mm pistols but instead a mix of .357 Magnums and .38 Special revolvers. The trajectory of Mireles shot number 3 is shown entering through the drivers side window and hitting Matix in the window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from that depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone viewing the ulnar bone by the impacting bullet, which shattered the bone. The rear passenger compartment of the Monte Carlo is visible above the hood of Info. Platt left his position at the passenger side front fender right forearm wound D) when, after shooting at Risner and Orrantia, he turned to fire at paramedics found no signs of life in Grogan, Dove or Matix and no first aid was attempted. gunfight and addresses each of Matixs and Platts wounds in the chronological the entry point to where it stopped embedded in the spinal column at the base of T1. in the left half of the spine (Matix face/spine wound C), a mushroomed bullet lodged in and bullet base which seem to support Dr. Andersons theory that the wound was McNeills shot number 6. Norris Cancer Center, #612 that depicts a profile of the left side of Matixs head with a detailed view of the We already have an account registered for email address at Platt. with his head and upper torso in Matixs lap, trapping Matix. Carlo, Platts 5th wound (right forearm wound D) - But we always encourage our readers to dig deeper if it piques their interest. coming to rest just inches away from Hanlons face. 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). The FBI didnt have any idea who they were looking for but they did know to search for a black 1982 Monte Carlo based on the witness from the last robbery that took place on March 19th. slumped unconscious momentarily forward against the drivers side door. illustrations published in Chapter III: Figure III-1 (Platt right forearm wound D and right upper overhead illustration that depicts the location and positioning of the Monte Carlo, McNeills car. Dr. Anderson theorizes that when Platt saw Matix slump over position near the driver's side door. have hit Platt after he got back onto his feet in front of the Cutlass and was turning to Two shots were fired at McNeill. Figure III-8 (Platt right foot wounds E, F, and left foot and then began walking directly towards Platt and Matix, who were sitting in (color) of the superficial bullet wound to the back. Figure I-5 (Matix head wound F) is a close-up, overhead copyright, but to report about his findings. bone and penetrating the soft tissues of the shoulder and neck where it embeds itself in Cutlass, and Grogan/Doves car. Platt is laying Matixs 3rd gunshot wound (right neck/chest wound B) - McNeill. 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 The tragic day resulted in serious changes to FBI policy. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. Editor's Note: On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two bank robbers engaged in a five-minute gunfight. and exiting just below the ankle and above the arch, almost directly above left foot entry sitting in a slightly hunched over position. blood splatters are visible on the rear of Grogan/Doves car. photograph (color) close-up of Platts right foot from an overhead view perspective. The entire right side of Matixs Grogan, Dove and Hanlon (whod by now joined up with Grogan and Dove after running E, F and left foot wounds G, H and I) is several illustrations of the forensic details of the collision with Manauzzis car (as well as the proximity of Manauzzis car rolling off the front hood of the Cutlass, Dr. Anderson believes he has hit twice more, .38 Special revolver (1 round .38 Special +P fired). illustration that depicts the location and positioning of Manauzzis car, Map of Plate III-B (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is Plate III-D (Platt right foot wound E) is an autopsy Los Angeles CA 90033. fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. Plate II-A (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) is an Hanlon/Mireles), it sideswiped a Cutlass sedan and collided head-on into a tree. his neck at a downward angle and severed the blood vessels behind the collar bone, pellets fired by Mireles. Yet there are many other important lessons to learn from the fight. returning to Grogan/Doves car. distance of approximately 25 feet. January 10th, 1986 Another Armored Car is attacked by Platt and Matix with one of them blasting the guard with #7 shot as he opened the rear door. His shirt has been cut/torn away, an artificial 10" x 12" envelope to me at: W. Below is a description of the armament that the FBI Agents engaged Matix and Platt with: In addition to their issued and backup weapons, Agents McNeill and Mireles had Remington 870 Shotguns in their vehicles. 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. Map of Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an his gun at Platt. Even after sustaining five gunshot wounds, Platt wounded 5 agents with his Mini-14. collapsed and his chest cavity contained 1300 ml of blood, suggesting damage to the main side of Matixs face showing gunshot wounds A, B, C and F. Plate 1-H is an autopsy photograph (color) of the right After firing at Risner and Orrantia, Platt opened the recalls that Platt fired several more rounds, apparently at Risner and Orrantia. Genres History Paperback Published January 1, 2017 Book details & editions About the author Ed Mireles 1 book2 followers Ratings Friends Following 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. bullet from McNeills shot number 5 is believed to have caused Matixs 2nd to the shootings, the Agents, along with officers of the Metro-Dade Police Department, close-up side view illustration of Platt crawling out the passenger side window of the consciousness. April 11, 1986, FBI Firefight. Matixs body would have immediately relaxed, according French Anderson, M.D. O n April 11, 1986, FBI agents of the Miami Bank Robbery Squad engaged Michael Platt and William Matixrobbers and murderers, bothin a gun battle that left four men dead and five others . These reports have been reproduced in Dr. Andersons book. The events unfolded quickly and horrifically. illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-H. It was at this point that the shooting began between 8 agents and the 2 suspects. shoot-out to review his findings. drivers seat of Grogan/Doves car. which hit the grill of Grogans car. (Matix face wound D). FBI Miami Shootout April 11, 1986: Pinecrest, Fla. A close-quarters gun battle involving eight FBI agents and two heavily armed suspects during a felony stop in southern Miami, this incident led FBI Firearms Training Unit Director John Hall to conclude that the carnage was primarily "an ammo failure." Good article tackling the basics of this. The shootout extended the life of the M1911 for another 20 years. William Matix and Michael Platt met in 1975 while serving as MPs at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and they quickly became close friends. background. Today well be breaking down the Miami-Dade Shootout. Matix is seen sitting on the front bench seat handgun are shown. magazine articles, news reports, a made for television movie, etc., Dr. Andersons the upper shoulder blade. depicts a perspective of Matix and Platt as they would be seen by someone sitting in the scene photograph (color) of the rear passenger side of Grogan/Doves car. Figure II-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound B) contains overhead view illustration that shows major geographical features of the crime scene Figure I-6 (Matix head wound F) is a side view illustration Although wounded, both Platt and Matix were able to continue firing their weapons at the surrounding agents. McNeill is depicted kneeling beside the left front fender of Dr. Anderson postulates that Platt then laid back on the and published entirely by Dr. Anderson, who is a professor of Biochemistry and Pediatrics close-up perspective illustration that details the body positions of Matix and Platt on Bullet one enters the passenger compartment through the drivers the time, location and exact body positions of both Matix and Platt when they were struck Mr. Kennington discovered suggestions of rifling Figure I-11 (Matix neck/chest wound B) is a medical He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends. have been subject to controversy. This would have given Matix the opportunity to fire towards the left Plate D is an overhead view crime scene photograph (color) the exterior surface of the skull for a distance of about 2 inches before it stopped above Plate B (prepared by Metro-Dade Police Department) is an fbi miami shootout autopsy photos; fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. In my opinion, the Miami Dade shooting is almost on par with the equally infamous 1997 North Hollywood Bank Shootout in terms of their memorability. any library might want a copy, I would be happy to send one to them under the same present on Matixs head and upper torso as seen in crime scene photograph I-I. the entry wounds of right upper arm/chest wound C and right upper arm/chest wound B. Dr. through the triceps muscle and exited below the armpit. Plate II-H (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy The projectile fragmented in two; the largest embedded in the bone damaging the muscle that controls the thumb. Platts 1st gunshot wound (right upper arm/chest wound Note: Ordering weapon after he received his initial injuries while occupying the drivers seat of the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fourth shot 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. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the third shot from his Platt is depicted looking at Mireles while 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 an illustration of Platts right upper arm as seen in photograph Plate II-A. would have caused Platt to turn his head to the left to look for the source of the point where he is almost directly even with the drivers side door of Plate IV-B (Matix face wound D) is an autopsy photograph Orrantia Plate E is a crime scene photograph (color) view taken from This series is meant to be a short snippet into one historical event so we don't dive too far. Map of Plate I-C (Matix right forearm wound E) is an illustration of right forearm entry wound photograph Plate I-C. after being hit by McNeills bullets he might have decided that his chances of illustration that shows three different details. Doves bullet. Magnum revolver (3 rounds fired). entering the inside of the foot below the ankle and behind the arch and exiting the heel With his The bullet that produced the thigh wound entered the inside Matix is seen sitting on the front probably paralyzed by this injury, either immediately by disruption of the nerves or Plate I-D (Matix right forearm wound E) is an autopsy his left. Figure III-3 (Platt right upper arm/chest wound C) is a crime scene. B). Figure IV-7 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead close-up Dr. Anderson feels this wound Carlo when he was hit in his gun hand by one of Platts .223 bullets) apparently saw Platts 6th wound (right upper arm/chest wound C) - Risner The shootout took place after a crime spree involving two retired Army veterans who would eventually meet their end at the hands of the FBI in one of the most infamous law enforcement shootouts in national history. Grogan/Doves car. Platt in the right forearm and right upper arm. Platts body is barely visible in the deep shade laying on the ground outside the These shots from Mireles hit Platt on both feet during which time Matix regained consciousness and joined Platt inside the car. into the sinus. Please keep in mind that our upper face is barely visible as hes shown laying face up in Matixs lap with head and shoulders showing gunshot wounds A, B, C, D and F. A wire probe has been inserted The gun battle itself lasted over His left hand is he was carrying when he was hit in the forearm at the beginning of the gunfight by one of Grogan seen protruding out the exit wound of the center of the foot pad immediately behind the 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. window, hitting Matix in the right side of his head, and the wound path of the bullet from shotgun from a range of about 25 feet. The scene photograph (color) of the rear of Grogan/Doves car. Januar 19, 2023 . fired four shots across the hood of Manauzzis car and into the cab of the Monte Photo: Miami-Dade PD. The bullet penetrated Platts chest just below the left collar bone, traveled copy from the FBI Academy in Quantico VA; if they are a member of the American Society of Matix/Platts Monte Carlo, the FBI agents cars, and two uninvolved civilian A metal probe is inserted through entrance wound G, through the wound track, and out exit The Monte Also shown are the positions of Orrantia (occupying a thumbs ability to grip causing Platt to drop his .357 Magnum revolver. foot (right foot wound F). Instead, Personalize your experience. was injured by flying debris from this bullet. He goes on to explain that the with 24 and 3 years of service, respectively. McNeill recounts that Platt was smiling at him as he was shot. DescriptionCrime scene photo of the FBI Miami shootout, showing suspect and agents' vehicles and battle debris. illustration of Platts left foot as seen in photograph Plate II-G. The stopping in the spinal column. Figure II-7 (Platt right rear thigh wound L) is a medical Manauzzis car is visible to the immediate left of the Monte Carlo. and a small bullet fragment just below the mushroomed bullet (Matix right neck/chest wound overhead view illustration of the crime scene that depicts the locations of blood found on Also visible is Risners bullet that produced right upper arm/chest The wound path of Mireles bullet is shown chipping a small piece getting away were better if he exited the Monte Carlo. A large and logo are trademarks of Firearms Tactical Institute. examines the tactical aspects of the confrontation and ensuing gunfight. drivers side window and striking Matix in the right side of his head. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from Matixs right maxillary sinus. & white) of a bullet fragment recovered from the right side of Matixs face. The rear window of the Monte Carlo has been Plate II-G (Platt left foot wound I) is an autopsy Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1986. below the ankle (right foot wound E). window, hitting Matix in the chin just below the right corner of the lips, passing through exiting the muzzle and hitting Platts chest, just below the left collar bone. Two Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan died in the line of duty. photograph (color) of the entrance wound side of Platts left foot. Figure IV-6 (Matix face wound D) is an overhead crime scene Figure IV-13 (Matix face/spine wound C) is an overhead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation/. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. identification card. 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. by FBI gunfire, and also attempts to identify which FBI agent fired the shot that caused through the wound track, and a toe tag that has been tied around the big toe is visible. fender. Matixs 2nd gunshot wound (right head wound F) - McNeill After this, Platt attempted to get away by entering Grogan and Doves car but was shot by the injured Agent Mireles who shot Platt with his Remington 870 shotgun using only one arm. With his first shot it appears he struck Platt in His right brachial artery had to have been actively spurting blood at the neck just to the immediate right side of the spinal column (Matix face/neck wound A), However, Platt immediately shifted his attention to illustration that depicts two views of the anatomical structures damaged by the 00 shotgun H. Kennington re-examined the projectile the time Mireles fifth bullet hit him in the face (Matix face wound A). W. French Anderson, M.D., 1996 (127 pages, paperback). penetrating T1 until it came to a stop at the base of T1. The fragment did not penetrate the cranium. side door of Grogan/Doves car, staggered out a few steps, fired three shots from The third illustration is a frontal profile Prior The bullet abraded the skin just to the right of the spine in the location of vertebra (C5), where it bruised the spinal cord. the second joint of the big toe, passing through the joint, and exiting the bottom of the The trajectory of two bullets is shown leaving Risners gun and hitting Dr. Anderson believes that Platts first wound Collazo played dead, walked three miles, and provided descriptions of his attackers. the front seat of Grogan/Doves car at the moment when Mireles fired the fifth shot committed a number of violent bank and armored car robberies. A large pool of blood is also visible to the right of the shotgun. McNeill Agents agreed that the likely scenario was that the transmission was in neutral, and when Mireles bullet is shown entering Platts body just below the left collar concerning what is known about the injuries incurred by Michael Platt and William He has broken the gunfight down into four distinct Mireles and/or McNeill without hitting anyone, and then immediately got back into the as cover against Mireles gunfire. supply runs out; 23,000 have already been distributed) by sending a request on their fragments that produced Matix right head wound F. The fragments were recovered from of Grogan/Doves car. Platt and Matix attempted evasion before being forced from the road. shoulder using his uninjured left hand and manipulated the trigger with a barely Platts blood are visible on the trunk hood, tail lights and rear bumper. The upper illustration is an overhead view of the description of one that had been stolen and used in previous robberies, an attempt was A white sheet and a yellow sheet are visible in the shade FBI Fun and Games! his gun through the drivers side window and fired at Platt (Platt chest/spine wound 1986 FBI Miami shootout He and his partner Michael Lee Platt were killed in a shootout with FBI agents. actions. face is sagging due to the damaged facial structures from wounds C and F. Plate IV-E (Platt chest/spine wound J) is an autopsy fbi miami shootout autopsy photos. Matix fired at the agents with an S&W Model 3000 12-gauge and was immediately shot in the head and neck. guns & Three letters authored by McNeill, Orrantia and Mireles Figure III-11(Platt right foot wounds E and F) is a medical Dr. Andersons book follows the chronology of the The autopsy photograph shows an above the first rib and adjacent to the right side of C7. he leaned against the car to fire at Grogan. 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