Special Agent Jerry Dove

Special Agent Jerry Dove

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1986

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Jerry Dove

Special Agent Jerry Dove and Special Agent Benjamin Grogan were shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two bank robbers in Miami, Florida.

The two suspects had been on a spree of bank robberies which left several people dead and wounded. After setting up a surveillance several agents began to follow the suspects and attempted to stop then in front of 12201 SW 82nd Avenue. During the take down a furious gunfight ensued, leaving Agent Grogan and Agent Dove dead and five other agents wounded. The two suspects were also shot and killed.

Special Agent Dove had been in law enforcement for four years and is buried in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Florida
Weapon Rifle; Mini 14
Offender Both shot and killed

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So many years later, right before sleep, I thought of you. It was a memory from the time you pretended to be a drowning victim during my lifeguard test. You were drowning me instead, and the only way to stop you was to reach out and pinch you. You screamed then laughed so hard You stopped the test, but I passed. That year we had such great talks. I can still see that huge grin with you small vampire teeth. Your kind an encouraging way you supported me when I felt alone. I still miss you as my friend.

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