On April 11, 1986, a shootout occurred between field agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two armed men in what is now Pinecrest, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The two men, …

On the morning of April 11, 1986—25 years ago today—one of the deadliest and most violent shoot-outs in FBI history unfolded just outside of the city of Miami. FBI agents were leading a ...

Oct 17, 2024 · The 1986 FBI Miami shootout left two bank robbers and two agents dead and wounded five others, leading to a wave of changes in FBI training and weaponry that would contribute to the …

Mar 12, 2021 · 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 …

Mar 25, 2023 · The 1986 FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S. , when a small group of field agents for the FBI attempted to apprehend 2 suspects who were …

Dec 28, 2023 · The 1986 Miami Shootout is one of the most famous gunfights in modern history. The Miami Shootout is often famous for forcing the FBI to swap to automatics and the 10mm cartridge …

Apr 14, 2013 · Scene from made for TV movie "In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders" depicting the gun fight between Michael Platt, William Matix and FBI agents at Southwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida …

Apr 11, 2026 · A detailed look at the 1986 FBI Miami shootout, the violent crimes of Michael Platt and William Matix, and how a five minute gun battle changed American law enforcement forever.

Aug 7, 2020 · The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics. Editor’s Note: On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two bank …

Edmundo "Ed" Mireles Jr. (born March 4, 1953) is an American former special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), known for his part in the 1986 FBI Miami shootout. He was awarded …